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Division of Illness Management, Ministry of Public Well being Remind dad and mom of younger youngsters to be careful for respiratory signs from RSV virus an infection (RSV), particularly younger youngsters aged 0 – 2 years, who’re in danger get sick simply. and so they discovered a excessive outbreak within the wet season

As we speak (26 June 2024) Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Director Basic of the Division of Illness Management mentioned that through the wet season, outbreaks of respiratory ailments resembling COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia and RSV illness are sometimes discovered that the RSV virus spreads the amongst youngsters From knowledge on the surveillance of strains that trigger influenza and respiratory ailments in Thailand in particular areas (Sentinel Surveillance) from 1 September 2021 – 8 June 2024 by the Division of Epidemiology, Division of Illness Management within the collaboration with the Division of Medical Sciences. Queen Sirikit Nationwide Institute of Baby Well being and Thai-US Collaborative Heart on Public Well being 1,226 circumstances of RSV an infection had been discovered from 19,179 respiratory sufferers (6.39 %) between 9 days – 87 years (common age 2 years), with ‘ most circumstances had been present in youngsters underneath the age of two, 573 circumstances (46.74 %), adopted by individuals aged 2 – 5 years, 472 circumstances (38.50 %), and those that had been older than 5 years, 181 circumstances (14.76 %). For aged individuals 60 years and older, 28 circumstances (2.28%) had been discovered with RSV an infection, 20 circumstances had been labeled as aged sufferers with continual ailments (71.4%).

“Info from the Division of Epidemiology’s illness investigation discovered that RSV is a frequent reason behind extreme pneumonia in youngsters and the aged. If we take a look at the epidemiological traits of current years, RSV virus an infection can usually be present in wet and winter seasons, which coincide with the flu season. Subsequently, it’s anticipated that extra studies of sufferers on this interval will start. that’s the issue that causes the unfold to unfold shortly It’s because the virus can reside outdoors the physique for a number of hours by residing on totally different supplies and the virus can unfold simply by coughing or sneezing, similar to different infectious respiratory ailments,” mentioned Director Basic of the Division of Illness Management.

The Division of Illness Management emphasizes that residents or dad and mom ought to put together to be vigilant and use precautions to forestall the unfold of illness much like the flu and COVID-19 by creating consciousness. Prevention pointers for most people As follows: 1) Wash your palms usually with cleaning soap and water. Or use alcohol gel to scrub your palms 2) Keep away from touching your nostril, mouth or eyes with unclean palms 3) Don’t share private objects with others, resembling glasses, spoons and fork toys. Particularly after discovering a sick little one 5) Keep away from shut contact with individuals with respiratory illness.Pointers for sufferers that’s 1) relaxation for remedy at dwelling and put on a masks Clear the home frequently to cut back germs 2) Drink plenty of water, as a result of water will assist make secretions not too sticky 3) If the affected person’s signs enhance, resembling shortness of breath, lethargy, and consuming little or no, they need to be taken instantly.
See a physician shortly In order for you extra data, you possibly can ask on the Illness Management Division Hotline, name 1422

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Info from: Division of Epidemiology/Workplace of Danger Communication, Division of Illness Management

June 26, 2024