Influenza A cluster has spread, reveals Dr. Jiraruj Pediatrics Korat, primary school children. At least 30 sick people during this period have high fever, cough, runny nose. In addition to RSV, it can also be influenza A.
Influenza An outbreak today (22 Sep 65) Dr. Jirut Chomchoey, a pediatrician who specializes in respiratory diseases. Pediatrics Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Revealing information via private Facebook about the influenza A epidemic among primary school students in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, which is information from at least 30 parents.
“The influenza A epidemic should have started as early as last week. From a school in Korat, I have myself found about 10 people in the clinic to date. Get information from parents And it seems that the number of patients is increasing. warned you last week. But he will not escape being snubbed again … But today it doesn’t seem like that anymore. And it seems that the number of sick children has increased, “said Dr. Jirut.
Initially, the disease control agency knew the information. And there are also efforts to control the disease. This is partly because Influenza A has not been an epidemic for a long time. along with the rigor of wearing a mask to wash hands and screening of sick children before school entry has been significantly reduced. And it’s the last corner. that children must take the exam before the semester break
Therefore, during this period, if a high fever, cough, runny nose is found, in addition to RSV, influenza A can also be another cause.
In most cases, the flu can go away on its own. and mild symptoms especially those who receive regular vaccines But if you have severe symptoms such as high fever which causes seizures, vomiting, inability to eat. short of breath These should be given antiviral drugs. and treated in the hospital for follow-up
“Who hasn’t warned me? I assume I have served as a pediatrician concerned about the health of my children. and I don’t want to see Any family affected by this problem is not going to cause worry or panic, ”concluded Dr. Jirut.
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