IPD IPD
IPD It stands for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease, which is an infectious disease. Which is caused by infection with bacteria called pneumococcus, can cause disease in all age groups. But it can cause severe disease in young children less than 2 years old, the elderly and people with underlying diseases. which, if infected, enters the blood stream or the meninges It may result in severe disabilities and even death. contact of this disease Can be contacted through the respiratory tract, coughing, sneezing, snot, similar to a cold.
Symptoms of IPD
When the body is infected with IPD, IPD causes symptoms within 1-3 days from the date of infection. There will be abnormal symptoms that can be displayed in many systems as follows
1. Sinusitis Symptoms
2. Ear infection or otitis media
3. Pneumonia or pneumonia
4. Meningitis
5. Blood stream infection
How do we know if a child is infected with IPD IPD?
If the child is suspected to have IPD infection, the doctor will conduct a history taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests such as staining to see the type of infection. and culturing in various places, such as in sputum, in the bloodstream, or in cerebrospinal fluid, etc.
Treatment guidelines for IPD IPD
➮ Symptomatic treatment
➮ Disinfection
How to prevent IPD
➮ Take care of the cleanliness of children’s items. Wash hands often.
➮ Cover your mouth and nose every time you cough or sneeze.
➮ Not taking children to slums Avoid contact or close contact with people with IPD.
➮ Talk to your doctor about vaccines to boost your baby’s immunity.
IPD Vaccine
➮ Recommended to inject in young children. The vaccine can be received from the age of 2 months up to the age of 5 years.
➮ For children with chronic diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, thalassemia, no spleen, and immunodeficiency disease. should consult a doctor to get vaccinated as well, because It is a group at high risk of developing severe disease.
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