2023-11-08 13:17:00
03:17 PM Wednesday 08 November 2023
Books – Ahmed Gomaa:
Complaints have recently increased regarding the spread of a virus among children, which has caused infections to spread among them with various cold-like symptoms, while officials and specialists have attributed this to the period of weather fluctuations we are witnessing, especially in the fall, when the atmosphere is ripe for the spread of respiratory viruses.
Dr. Hossam Hosni, Head of the Scientific Committee to Combat Corona at the Ministry of Health, said that every year we talk regarding this matter, especially since we are in a period of changing seasons, during the fall and with the onset of winter, there is activity of all respiratory viruses.
“Hosni” added in statements to Masrawy, “Children are infected with influenza, as well as the syncytial virus that infects children, but it is not dangerous except with the occurrence of other symptoms such as a skin rash, blueness of the skin, refusal to breastfeed, or persistent fever.”
He explained that there is no direct treatment for the syncytial virus that infects children, but there is a treatment for symptoms such as “fever, congestion, and shortness of breath,” pointing out that influenza and syncytial virus currently exist, but they are not widespread and do not represent any concern.
Hosni gave a number of tips to families to protect their children from infection with these viruses, saying that care should be taken in the coming period to protect them with sharp changes in the weather. These tips include:
* Protect children from severe weather changes through good nutrition and ventilation.
* If there is an infected child, he is kept away from the rest of the children.
* Children may be a source of infection for the elderly, especially the elderly over 65 years of age and those with chronic diseases, who may develop severe symptoms that pose a risk to them.
* Nervous tension should be reduced at this time, especially during the exam period.
* Wearing appropriate clothing should be maintained, “don’t move or suddenly loosen up or vice versa.”
Virus season
For his part, Dr. Amjad Al-Haddad, Head of the Allergy and Immunology Department for Serum and Vaccine, said, “The circulating viruses are all respiratory viruses, whether cold, influenza, or coronavirus variants, in addition to the syncytial virus with low temperatures, because in the fall and the beginning of winter, the atmosphere is prepared for the spread of respiratory viruses.” In addition to entering schools and universities, which means an increase in gatherings that contribute to a greater spread of viruses.”
Al-Haddad stressed in statements to Masrawy that there is no spread of a new virus among children during this period.
He stressed the need to maintain children’s protection on days like these, saying: “If my son has a high temperature, he will not go to school or nursery to prevent the spread of infection among children. The influenza vaccine is also very important for prevention, in addition to good nutrition measures, ventilating the house, and wearing a mask.”
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