This virus is more dangerous for children, as it is the largest cause of death for thousands of children under the age of five, all over the world.
However, infants and young children who have no way of telling adults they feel sick may not develop symptoms similar tosniffles At first.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, there is "Three single signs" It may appear on a child infected with the respiratory syncytial virus, are:
- irritability
- lack of activity
- breathing difficulties
As for Other common symptoms among children Of all ages, incl:
- Runny nose
- lack of appetite
- Cough
- sneeze
- fever
- wheezing (while breathing)
Symptoms are usually worse between the third and fifth days, with the cough improving within 3 weeks.
As for the reason for the increase in cases of infection with this virus and influenza as well, it is because during the closures associated with a virus coronathe children stayed home, and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was prevented from spreading as it normally would.
In a report issued by the Academy of Medical Sciences, virus experts warned that "The United Kingdom is heading towards a deadly triple combination of Corona, influenza and a virus Respiratory system Al-Makhlawi, this winter".
Epidemiologist Dr Conall Watson said: "Cases of RSV are ongoing, which is not uncommon for this time of year, especially in young children"according to a newspaper "The Sun" British.
added: "about for kids Under the age of two, RSV can be severe, especially for infants and those born prematurely.".
Precautions are necessary
Watson emphasized the importance of stopping transmission, by:
- Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth Cough or sneeze
- Wash hands frequently, especially after coughing or coughing sneeze
- Never smoke near infant
- Avoid visiting children if you are sick
- If you are concerned that your baby has cold symptoms along with any unusual breathing or difficulty feeding, see a doctor
- If your child appears seriously ill, get to the nearest hospital’s emergency department
It is noteworthy that there are currently no effective treatments for the respiratory syncytial virus, but after decades of faltering progress, the pharmaceutical giant announced "Pfizer" Last week, that her new vaccine for the virus RSV 82 percent effective in preventing infants from needing a hospital stay.
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The incidence ofRespiratory syncytial virus higher than normal for this time of year, as is the case with other viruses such as flu.
This virus is more dangerous for children, as it is the largest cause of death for thousands of children under the age of five, all over the world.
However, infants and young children who have no way of telling adults they feel sick may not develop symptoms similar tosniffles At first.
According to the US Center for Disease Control, there are “three single signs” that may appear in a child infected with the respiratory syncytial virus, which are:
- irritability
- lack of activity
- breathing difficulties
As for Other common symptoms among children Of all ages, incl:
- Runny nose
- lack of appetite
- Cough
- sneeze
- fever
- wheezing (while breathing)
Symptoms are usually worse between the third and fifth days, with the cough improving within 3 weeks.
As for the reason for the increase in cases of infection with this virus and influenza as well, it is because during the closures associated with a virus coronathe children stayed home, and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was prevented from spreading as it normally would.
And in a report issued by the Academy of Medical Sciences, virus experts warned that “the United Kingdom is heading towards a deadly triple mixture of corona, influenza and virus Respiratory system Al-Makhlawi, this winter.
Epidemiologist Dr. Conall Watson said, “Cases of respiratory syncytial virus continue, which is usual at this time of year, especially in young children,” according to the British newspaper “The Sun”.
He added, “For for kids Under the age of two, RSV can be severe, especially for infants and those born prematurely.
Precautions are necessary
Watson emphasized the importance of stopping transmission, by:
- Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth Cough or sneeze
- Wash hands frequently, especially after coughing or coughing sneeze
- Never smoke near infant
- Avoid visiting children if you are sick
- If you are concerned that your baby has cold symptoms along with any unusual breathing or difficulty feeding, see a doctor
- If your child appears seriously ill, get to the nearest hospital’s emergency department
It is noteworthy that there are currently no effective treatments for the respiratory syncytial virus, but after decades of faltering progress, the giant pharmaceutical company “Pfizer” announced last week that its new vaccine for the virus RSV 82 percent effective in preventing infants from needing a hospital stay.