2023-08-25 06:17:54
RSV virus outbreak in Korat, young children are sick, found in almost every school.
Date 25 Aug. 2023 time 12:29
RSV virus outbreak in Korat, young children are sick, found in almost every school. The doctor warned to be careful with young children. Children less than 1 year old are at risk for bronchiolitis. It is easier to infect the lungs than older children. Korat virus RSV outbreak today (25 Aug. 23) Dr. Jiraruj Chomchey, a pediatrician specializing in respiratory diseases. Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital revealed through a personal Facebook that the RSV virus had spread as expected 1 week ago Found almost every school in the city of Korat. only for Dr. Chiraruj’s examination In the morning, there will be 10 people. For RSV virus disease, the main symptoms are high fever, cough, mucus. If the first 3 days have passed since the day of high fever There is usually no recurring severe infection. or simply is If it’s bad, it’s bad in these 3 days. The risk group for severe symptoms is younger than 1 year old, especially less than 6 months, there is a chance for bronchiolitis. Inflammation and infection in the lungs more easily than older children. As for children over 3 years old, if there is no congenital disease It seems to be a common cold, namely a fever, runny nose for 2 days and then it disappears. in adults The common symptom is common cold. Some people don’t even have a fever, so many adults. who has runny nose and thinks he has allergies Let’s touch a small child. became the person who carried the infection to those children Dr. Chiraruj stated that the concern is that young children infected with this infection are at risk of lung infections and respiratory failure. Treatment is only a follow-up treatment. symptom Have a fever, take antipyretic medicine, wipe yourself Avoid using decongestants. because it may cause sticky phlegm then obstruction in the airways Especially in young children less than 1 year old, the rest is surveillance. observe breathing and wait for the child gradually Dealing with the virus with his own immunity for protection Because this virus does not have a vaccine, there is no specific antiviral drug. Prevention is the best. wear a mask to wash your hands Older children with frequent illnesses Don’t let them touch, smell good, touch small children. Alcohol gel, alcohol spray, hand washing is still good. to disinfect especially in sick children It is advisable to spray your hands often. so as not to carry infection from his own hands to follow in different places Including parents who have to take care of young children. Before handling a child, always wash your hands. don’t sleep together or if you have to sleep in the same room The sick child should not be upwind. and do not sleep in the same place as the youngest child Because this virus is very contaminated. Schools with multiple RSV-ill children in their classrooms should notify parents. In order to observe the symptoms of other children who share the room at the same time, the school or nursery Should not accept children with fever, cough, runny nose. Let’s take care during this time. to help control the disease Now it’s not really just RSV, there’s influenza A, which has a lot of sick kids. And before that, there had already been a death of a child. Fortunately, influenza can be reduced by vaccination.
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