2024-07-08 10:59:25
Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, Director of the Department of Health (Hor.HI), Bangkok, spoke about the case of doctors who warned to watch out for the RSV virus infection outbreak during the rainy season, saying that RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a virus. . causes respiratory infections. Especially children under 3 years of age and there are outbreaks almost every year during the rainy season. At first, the symptoms are often similar to the common cold such as fever, coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, and runny nose in healthy adults or older children. The symptoms are usually mild and go away on their own. But for young children (under 2 years of age) who are infected for the first time, 20-30 percent have symptoms that spread to the lower respiratory tract (trachea, lungs), causing bronchitis. Bronchiolitis and pneumonia can follow. It often shows symptoms of high fever, strong cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. or cracked sound in the throat Especially children younger than 1-2 years, children whose immune systems are not strong. Premature babies, heart disease, chronic lung disease Some people may have complications such as repeated ear infections, sinusitis, or bacterial pneumonia. will have more severe symptoms It is transmitted by breathing droplets of mucus from patients infected with RSV, such as mucus, saliva, or contact environments contaminated with secretions such as tables, chairs, doorknobs, toys for about 30 minutes
eeHowever, the Office of the Provincial Administrative Organization has launched a campaign to promote information to the public, especially in schools around Bangkok and the Bangkok Preschool Children’s Development Center, as well as elderly people in elderly homes through various media, by requiring everyone wash. his hands regularly. or crowded places clean the house regularly including children’s toys Clean clean areas contaminated with secretions often Eat hygienic foods, drink plenty of water, and give children adequate rest. Do not stay in a room that uses air conditioning all the time. For parents when their children are sick with flu Children should be separated from normal children. To prevent the spread of infection
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