Many children are with respiratory pictures. Photo: Clinics.
The head of the Pediatric Emergency Service of the Hospital del Clínicas, Prof. Dr. Ricardo Iramain, urged vaccination against influenza and warned about the increase in cases of flu syndromes, mainly the respiratory syncytial virus that causes bronchiolitis.
The doctor recommended the parents and guardians of children adhere to hygienic measures such as frequent hand washing and in cases of having colds to use masks to avoid contagion, because in the case of children under two years of age it can become serious conditions.
He stressed that the risk group that may have a critical evolution of bronchiolitis are children under six months and not to mention those under three months. He commented that although there is a PALIVIZUMAB vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus, it is only applied to premature newborns.
However, he said it is important vaccinate children against Influenza (flu) starting at six months and As for the little ones, he said that the strategy outlined by the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics is that the parents of infants get vaccinated. He added that by vaccinating parents, they are also protecting their young children against respiratory symptoms.
He remembered that the bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchi that are closing and when this occurs, the flow of oxygen air is hindered. Not getting enough oxygen into the lung and body can lead to acute respiratory failure or acute respiratory failure. When the clinical picture is even more critical and cannot be overcome with the help of oxygen, admission to the intensive care unit may be required to install a respirator.
alarm sign – Parents need to be vigilant when they have young children, especially. In case you notice that your child has runny nose, cough, and fever (over 38 degrees), does not eat well and is a bit agitatedthey must go to a care center so that they can evaluate it and see if it is necessary to give it IV, admit it, either for a few hours in the observation unit of the Emergency Department or it must be admitted to the hospital to be able to make an early diagnosis and prevent it from come to a critical situation.
The respiratory syncytial virus can occur at any age and since there is no specific vaccine, but only for premature babies, what remains is to use different tools to raise defenses. He cited, for example, the importance of conducting a healthy and balanced diet, consume vitamin C and zinc, which help strengthen the immune system and also said that there is talk of some probiotics such as lactobacillus reuteri.
Influenza – The head of the Pediatric Emergency Service of the FCMUNA, Prof. Dr. Ricardo Iramain, reported that they are also seeing cases of children with influenza A and B, for which there are vaccines that help prevent severe cases. He insisted on the need for parents to have their little ones older than six months vaccinated.
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