2024-07-02 16:07:01
France has seen an increase in whooping cough and COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the year. Reports of whooping cough in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region have increased almost 25-fold since January compared to 2023. A health official from the University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand provided an update on the situation and the response measures being taken this summer.
For some, the holidays are just around the corner, synonymous with festivals, aperitifs and even barbecues. It is also a time for family or friends to reunite. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Health Service (ARS) is calling on people to be vigilant in the face of an increase in whooping cough and COVID-19 cases. all these are 270 reports of pertussis have been notified There have been 11 accidents in the area since the start of 2024, compared with 11 in all of 2023.
a situation”We have been seeing this for several months, particularly at the pediatrician service level, with 20 cases in June alone”, pointed out Professor Ousmane Traoré, health officer at the University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand.
Most importantly, you must remain alert from the first symptoms. “From the moment respiratory symptoms appear, you must wear a mask, otherwise whooping cough particles will fly everywhere“, added Professor Ousmane Traoré. Yes, because let us remember,”Whooping cough refers to a person who has a cough that gets worse over time.designated health professionals.
Another handicap gesture, “If you have a cough, the enclosed space must be ventilated regularly“. Ventilation helps limit the presence of whooping cough bacteria, thereby limiting contamination. As a reminder, contamination can easily occur through the air.
But the most important thing to limit the spread remains vaccination. “This disease relies on vaccination for protection. We must have adequate vaccination coverage to protect the population. Whooping cough needs a lifetime reminder“, added Ousmane Traore.”Three injections are given in the first year of life, at 2.4 months and 11 months. If these three points are not done, the child will not be fully protected.“, health officials recalled.
Please also be careful not to forget to remind 6 years old, then 11 to 13 years old. Adults are also affected, requiring a booster shot by age 25. Reminders can be transferred to ages 26 to 39. Finally, adults can be vaccinated if they are traveling with someone who is frail or immunocompromised. It is also recommended for pregnant women in their second month of pregnancy.
Another point of caution in order to have a peaceful summer is to be wary of the coronavirus. return of some handicap gesture can help avoid spoiling the celebration. As a reminder, it is necessary to wash your hands frequently with soap for at least 30 seconds.or hydroalcoholic gel“, the doctor explained.
It was suspected from the beginning that wearing a mask was the best ally in avoiding contagion. If you cough or sneeze, it is recommended to use a disposable tissue or, if a better tissue is not available, use your elbow.
Regular ventilation of the room is also important. ARS recommends ventilation”10 minutes per room, every hour“. In this way, saliva droplets are removed from the air in the room.
Even when meeting loved ones, it is best to avoid hugging each other to greet each other. For example, just like shaking hands, kissing carries the risk of promoting contamination.
Maintaining physical distance is also a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the event of high transmission of COVID-19, the ARS recommends maintaining a distance of 2 meters to avoid contact with the saliva of potential patients. But if you suspect a positive case, the best thing to do is to self-isolate.
To combat the coronavirus, it is recommended that vulnerable groups get vaccinated. The ARS recommends that people over 80 and even nursing home residents get vaccinated.
Update from the French Public Health Agency on the evolution of the coronavirus in week 25, June 17-23, 2024.
The coronavirus outbreak remains under control, but cases at the University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand have increased slightly in recent months. “In May, there were one or two cases a day, and today there are 7 to 8 people going to the emergency room. Patients do not go to the ICU but are diagnosed in our services”, the doctor specified.
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