2023-09-05 04:45:00
Health 5 Sep. 2023 11:452023-09-05
The Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province (Sor Kor 12, Songkhla) advises parents to closely observe their children’s symptoms. Especially children under 5 years old, be careful of respiratory illnesses caused by the RSV virus, emphasizing prevention. with frequent hand washing don’t share things and avoid close contact with patients
Respiratory tract infection caused by the RSV virus (RSV) is caused by a patient being infected with the RSV virus. which is a virus that causes diseases related to the respiratory tract Patients can be found in all age groups. But the symptoms are more severe in young children. and the elderly over 65 years old, including people with chronic underlying diseases It is often found in the rainy season and winter. The symptoms are generally similar to that of a common cold. often found in young children At first, there will be only a few symptoms, such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, until severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, dimpled chest, abnormal lung sounds. wheezing sound Can eat less and absorb Treatment will be symptomatic.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 33 million children under five worldwide are infected with RSV each year, with between 66,000 and 199,000 deaths per year. The next high-risk group is adults over 65 years old, an average of 158,000 per year, according to the Health Data Center (HDC) of the Ministry of Public Health. A patient with acute respiratory tract infection was found. and non-influenza acute respiratory tract infection syndrome most during August to October which is the end of the rainy season, the beginning of winter, between 2017 and 2022, 40,316 patients were found, and 27,438 patients were found in children under 5 years of age. When classified by age group, it was found that the most common age group was 1 year old. (28.46%), followed by 2 years old (21.96%), less than 1 year old (17.80%), 3 years old (16.77%), 4 years old (9.87%) and 5 years old (5.14%), respectively (data as of on 31 July 2022)
Dr. Chalermpol Osotpromma, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province, mentioned that the prevention of respiratory infections caused by the RSV virus (RSV) currently does not have a vaccine. introduce parents Observe your child’s symptoms. Especially under 5 years old, wash your hands often with soap or clean water. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. Wear a mask. Do not share personal belongings with others. Avoid taking children to play in large crowded places. Regularly clean your home and touched items. If you are sick, you should stop studying. And take him to see a doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.
Chalermphon Dr. added that For educational institutions 1. Provide a system for screening sick students before entering educational institutions. may consider closing/opening educational institutions to slow down the spread of the disease and the spread of infection (Depending on the discretion of health officials and educational institutions) 3. Schools should understand parents and students. Make parents and students understand the need for sick students to stop studying. 4. Management within educational institutions 4.1 Educational institutions provide hand washing stations. (Water with soap or alcohol gel), focusing on bathrooms and cafeterias. 4.2 Clean equipment that must be touched, such as railings, computer players. 4.3 Prepare a mask at the infirmary. 4.4 Organize exercise activities. 4.5 Have students prepare their own drinking glasses and eating spoons. If a cluster of illnesses is found in school Hurry up to inform the public health department. in the area for disease control For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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