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Cases of childhood pneumonia are on the rise in China; WHO asks for details

  • November 23, 2023
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This Thursday, Chinese authorities asked to strengthen primary health care and coordination between hospitals to solve the problem increase in cases of respiratory infections in childrenabout which the

This Thursday, Chinese authorities asked to strengthen primary health care and coordination between hospitals to solve the problem increase in cases of respiratory infections in childrenabout which the World Health Organization recently requested detailed information from China.

According to a representative of the National Health Commission quoted by the official agency XinhuaThe organization has taken a number of measures to “improve diagnostic and treatment capabilities common respiratory infections in local health centers and hospitals” and “promote identification and referral of serious cases“.

In addition, the commission published information about medical centers that can treat these types of ailments in each locality, so that parents can choose the closest and most convenient one. avoid crowds and risk of infection in large hospitals.

The head of the commission also gave some advice to parents who are faced with these diseases in their children, for example, to consult a doctor first. community health centers or to a pediatrician “if symptoms are mild.”

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Additionally, he indicated that parents should take their children to the hospital if they have “very high or persistent fever”“frequent cough that interferes with normal life” or “shortness of breath.”

WHO asked this week detailed information on the recent rise in cases of respiratory illnesses among minors and issued preventative recommendations for the Asian country.

The WHO issued the recommendations after Chinese health authorities reported an increase in respiratory illnesses in the country, which they attributed to the lifting of restrictions. preventive measures against Covid-19.

This would increase the circulation of pathogens such as the one that causes Covid-19 itself, as well as others such as influenza virus or mycoplasma (common in cases of childhood pneumonia) or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).

EFE

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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