2023-11-23 18:01:09
In recent weeks, the number of children with respiratory infections and the collapse of pediatric areas in some hospitals have alerted the agency, which wants to have detailed guidelines on what is happening after the lifting of restrictions. restrictive measures that China had maintained since 2019 with the outbreak of the pandemic.
The information requested by the WHO refers above all to epidemiological and clinical data, as well as laboratory results of these groups reported among children, through the mechanism of the International Health Regulations.
What relationship does it have with covid-19?
Since the origin of the covid-19 pandemic in the Asian country, its authorities have been very restrictive in terms of measures to contain the virus, which is why this new wave of infections is very worrying. But what relationship does it have with covid?
The WHO has called for more information on recent trends in the circulation of known pathogens, including influenza, RSV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing the pandemic that has kept the world in suspense. almost three years.
Hospitals have collapsed again in some areas due to the increase in cases in children, which is another aspect of the problem that worries the health organization.
What are the symptoms?
Like any respiratory infection caused by a virus that acts even more strongly in cold weather, its severity has several levels. However, as for the symptoms, they are the usual ones that we unfortunately know by heart.
The Chinese authorities recommend that children wear a mask and that, if they suffer mild symptoms for several days, they should see their pediatrician.
If symptoms become severe and difficulty breathing occurs, China urges its residents to take children to the hospital against a possible case of pneumonia.
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