Cases of respiratory fusion virus infection in children increase during the autumn and winter virus pandemic – Disease Vaccines – Free Health Network

[Reporter Zhang Xiesheng/Nantou Report]There has been a large temperature difference between morning and evening in recent days. People should pay attention to preventing respiratory virus infections. In addition to preventing influenza and COVID-19 (Wuhan pneumonia, new coronavirus pneumonia), there has also been an increase in the number of cases of children being infected with respiratory tract syndromic virus (RSV) recently. The Nantou County Health Bureau calls on the public to pay attention to good hygiene habits such as washing hands frequently, wearing masks, and resting at home if you have symptoms in daily life. In order to prevent the three-sided attack of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is the best way to prevent infection. It is an effective method, and it takes about 14 days to produce antibodies after vaccination. As the New Year’s Eve holiday and the Spring Festival holiday are approaching at the end of the year, the public is reminded to get vaccinated as early as possible to protect themselves when traveling to visit relatives, and also to protect young children at home who have low immunity. , elders and other family members.

The Nantou County Health Bureau pointed out that Respiratory Syndrome Virus (RSV) is mainly transmitted through droplets, contact with oral and nasal secretions, or indirect contact of hands with virus-containing surfaces. After the hands are contaminated by the virus, they then touch the eyes. , oral and nasal mucosa. The initial symptoms of RSV are like a common cold, so they are easy to be ignored. In the later stage, if the respiratory tract is blocked, the breathing will become rapid and wheezing will appear. This virus can be infected by all ages and can be re-infected. If it occurs If you have symptoms such as cough, runny nose, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

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In particular, premature infants, children younger than 2 years old with congenital heart disease or chronic lung disease, elderly people over 65 years old, people with cardiopulmonary disease and immunocompromised people are all at high risk of infection with respiratory tract fusion virus RSV, as are parents with children under 2 years old at home. It should be noted that if infants and young children develop upper respiratory tract symptoms such as runny nose, hoarse voice, violent cough, shortness of breath and fever, please pay special attention to the possibility of RSV infection.

The Nantou County Health Bureau emphasizes that to prevent RSV infection, you should wash your hands frequently and wear a mask in daily life, and regularly clean and disinfect doorknobs, handrails, and electrical switches that are often touched. When returning home from public places, you must first Wash your hands thoroughly before coming into contact with young children or elders at home. In addition to practicing good hygiene habits to prevent the three-way attack of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection. However, RSV is not currently available to the general public. Vaccines can be administered, but it is recommended to receive influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. If you have any questions about vaccination, please contact the Health Bureau’s epidemic prevention hotline 049-2220904.

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