2023-11-20 19:16:00
▲Recently, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and the number of cases of children infected with respiratory tract syndromic virus (RSV) is increasing. (Photo/Provided by Nantou County Health Bureau)
[Reporter He Xiujing/Nantou Report]The temperature difference between morning and evening has been large in recent days. In addition to preventing influenza and COVID-19, attention should be paid to preventing respiratory virus infections. Recently, there has been an increase in cases of respiratory tract syndromic virus (RSV) infection in children. Respiratory syndromic virus (RSV) Mainly through droplets, contact with oral and nasal secretions, or indirect contact with the surface of objects containing the virus, the hands are contaminated with the virus, and then touch the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, and nose. The initial symptoms of RSV are the same as those of ordinary people. It is a small cold, so it is easy to be ignored. If the respiratory tract is blocked in the later stage, the breathing will become rapid and wheezing will appear. If you have symptoms such as cough, runny nose or difficulty breathing, please seek medical attention immediately.
Nantou County Health Director Chen Nansong said that people with children under 2 years old at home should pay more attention. If the infants and children develop upper respiratory tract symptoms such as runny nose, hoarse voice, violent cough, shortness of breath and fever, parents are asked to pay special attention to possible infections. Respiratory Syndrome Virus (RSV), this virus may be infected by all ages and can be re-infected. High-risk groups include: premature infants, children younger than 2 years old with congenital heart disease or chronic lung disease, and elderly people over 65 years old , cardiopulmonary disease and those with low immunity. Most infants and young children infected with RSV can recover on their own. If you have difficulty breathing, please seek medical attention immediately.
Director of Health Chen Nansong calls on the public to wash hands frequently, wear a mask when coughing, rest at home if you have symptoms, and focus on frequently touched objects in the environment (such as doorknobs, handrails, electrical switches, etc.) during the autumn and winter respiratory infectious disease epidemic period. ) Clean and disinfect regularly. When returning home from public places, you must first wash your hands thoroughly before coming into contact with young children or elders at home. In addition to taking preventive measures to prevent the three-sided attack of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection. It also takes about 14 days to produce antibodies after vaccination. The New Year’s Eve holiday and the Spring Festival holiday are approaching at the end of the year. , reminding the public to get vaccinated as early as possible to protect themselves when traveling to visit relatives, and also to protect family members with low immunity at home.
It is recommended that the public can receive the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. The influenza vaccine can be administered to different parts of the body at the same time as other vaccines (it is recommended that the distance between the two vaccines be at least 2.5 cm in the same arm), and other vaccines can also be administered at any time interval. ; The public is encouraged to go to contract hospitals to complete vaccination to enhance protection. Please also pay more attention to your physical condition after vaccination, drink more fluids and rest more. To get vaccinated against COVID-19, you can make an appointment at one of the county’s 82 contracted hospitals or go to the Health Bureau website for inquiries (
First draft time｜2023/11/21 02:24
Updated time｜2023/11/21 02:24
●Like FB “Reporter News Network 2.0」
●Join “Reporter’s LINE community」
●This article comes from “Reporter Breaking News Network」
1700517916
#Viral #pandemics #autumn #winter #include #influenza #COVID19 #RSV #ENN #Taiwan #Telegram