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Buenos Aires Province
Increased cases of bronchiolitis
The first surge of cases of bronchiolitis, which is expected later this month, stepped forward and, for two weeks, visits for these respiratory infections are the cause of 35 percent of pediatric hospital visits Buenos Aires .. ..
So said the provincial health minister, Alexander Collie, who attributed the phenomenon to climate change and called on parents to keep alert and attend the doctor at the first signs of this disease, which is the leading cause of death in children between one month and one year of life.
Last year, more than 125 000 children under two years contracted bronchiolitis, a disease that manifests as difficulty breathing, sinking below the ribs, chest wheezing, fever and cough.
"According to the epidemiological records, we expected higher intensity of virus circulation in late May, but note that the number of visits increased by the middle of this month," explained Luis Crovetto, provincial director of Preventive Medicine.
For the treatment of bronchiolitis (mostly motivated by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus), bronchitis and pneumonia-all acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) - Collie announced that during the months of June, July and August, will join doctors and nurses to hospitals and Primary Health Care. In addition, 310 000 were purchased salbutamol aerosols and other supplies, to deliver free of charge to children who arrive at the office with symptoms of bronchiolitis.
Moreover, the minister said that this year "against ALRI strategy goes hand in hand flu campaign, and urged to vaccinate all children up to four years," because they were one of the most severely affected the last year by influenza A H1N1. " Even in most of pediatric severe cases, there was a co-infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
"When parents see these symptoms should not delay in making the query, because it is diagnosed and treated diseases are studied time without major surprises," said Crovetto.
He added further that to prevent both respiratory infections such as influenza, "Hand washing is as important as the vaccine." And said a recent study showed that hand washing three times per day by 75 percent reduces the risk of respiratory diseases.
Influenza vaccination
Moreover, the provincial health portfolio reported that from next week will expand the universe of people called to be vaccinated against influenza A H1N1, with the inclusion of family members of cancer patients, caregivers of infants up to six months moderate asthma.
Collie said further that from now over 65 years of social work may also be vaccinated for free at the public VACUNATORIOS.
How to prevent respiratory tract infection and flu
- Children up to 4 years should be vaccinated against influenza A H1N1. For children under 3 years are applied two doses with an interval of three weeks
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water
- Ventilate the rooms and disinfect surfaces with water and bleach
- Avoid smoking indoors especially if there are babies or children. Snuff smoke severely irritates the airway. (DIB
Spanish to English translation
Buenos Aires Province
Increased cases of bronchiolitis
The first surge of cases of bronchiolitis, which is expected later this month, stepped forward and, for two weeks, visits for these respiratory infections are the cause of 35 percent of pediatric hospital visits Buenos Aires .. ..
So said the provincial health minister, Alexander Collie, who attributed the phenomenon to climate change and called on parents to keep alert and attend the doctor at the first signs of this disease, which is the leading cause of death in children between one month and one year of life.
Last year, more than 125 000 children under two years contracted bronchiolitis, a disease that manifests as difficulty breathing, sinking below the ribs, chest wheezing, fever and cough.
"According to the epidemiological records, we expected higher intensity of virus circulation in late May, but note that the number of visits increased by the middle of this month," explained Luis Crovetto, provincial director of Preventive Medicine.
For the treatment of bronchiolitis (mostly motivated by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus), bronchitis and pneumonia-all acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) - Collie announced that during the months of June, July and August, will join doctors and nurses to hospitals and Primary Health Care. In addition, 310 000 were purchased salbutamol aerosols and other supplies, to deliver free of charge to children who arrive at the office with symptoms of bronchiolitis.
Moreover, the minister said that this year "against ALRI strategy goes hand in hand flu campaign, and urged to vaccinate all children up to four years," because they were one of the most severely affected the last year by influenza A H1N1. " Even in most of pediatric severe cases, there was a co-infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
"When parents see these symptoms should not delay in making the query, because it is diagnosed and treated diseases are studied time without major surprises," said Crovetto.
He added further that to prevent both respiratory infections such as influenza, "Hand washing is as important as the vaccine." And said a recent study showed that hand washing three times per day by 75 percent reduces the risk of respiratory diseases.
Influenza vaccination
Moreover, the provincial health portfolio reported that from next week will expand the universe of people called to be vaccinated against influenza A H1N1, with the inclusion of family members of cancer patients, caregivers of infants up to six months moderate asthma.
Collie said further that from now over 65 years of social work may also be vaccinated for free at the public VACUNATORIOS.
How to prevent respiratory tract infection and flu
- Children up to 4 years should be vaccinated against influenza A H1N1. For children under 3 years are applied two doses with an interval of three weeks
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water
- Ventilate the rooms and disinfect surfaces with water and bleach
- Avoid smoking indoors especially if there are babies or children. Snuff smoke severely irritates the airway. (DIB