China - Pediatric cold and flu up in hospital in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, weather blamed - November 30, 2017

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[h=1]Pediatrician: "Three and a half" to help children fight the disease[/h] [FONT=&#24494] At 11:23 on November 30, 2017 Source: Xinhua
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[FONT=&#24494]　In recent days, Zhuhua, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, director of pediatric daily work continuously from 8:00 in the morning until noon is a must-have lunch. [/FONT][FONT=&#24494]One day visit, she admissions more than 100 infants and young children, the number more than doubled on weekdays. "In November, due to a sudden drop in outdoor temperature, an increase in the temperature difference between indoor heating and addition of delicate organs in children, the development of the immune system has not yet been completely developed, so the incidence of cold and flu in children has exploded," she said.[/FONT]

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High-season influenza children need early prevention

December 18, 2017 08:45 source: Xinhua

Since the beginning of winter, the temperature in the northern part of Inner Mongolia has hit a record low all the way, resulting in a sudden increase in the number of flu-resistant groups such as children. Currently, most pediatric outpatient clinics are overcrowded. Experts advise that the influenza virus is preventable and curable, seasonal flu will come every year, and children need early prevention.

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital pediatric chief physician Ai Rong introduction, the emergence of large-scale seasonal flu epidemic of influenza and epidemic, kindergartens, schools, many people within the family incidence, the same symptoms, the epidemic of influenza Medical features. Seasonal flu is mainly caused by influenza A (H3N2) and H1N1 influenza viruses and can also be caused by influenza B virus.

"The main symptoms of this child suffering from influenza are the same as those in previous years, with fever (mostly fever), sore throat, cough, fatigue, muscle ache and headache. Some children also have symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and diarrhea "Ai Rong said.

Flu is an acute respiratory infection, so prevention is the key. Doctors suggest that children should take the following measures to prevent influenza: First, less public places and crowded places. Second, the living environment should be ventilated. Third, wash their hands frequently. Fourth, drink plenty of water. Fifth, if children have been exposed to flu patients, oral anti-influenza drugs can be oral anti-influenza drugs oseltamivir prevention.

Emmanuel reminded that injecting a flu vaccine is the most effective preventive measure, but parents need to understand that vaccines have poor response times and require 2-3 weeks after injection to produce protective antibodies. In the meantime, a large number of antibodies are produced in children who have suffered from influenza recently, and it is unlikely that the same type of influenza virus will be caused repeatedly in a short period of time.

Influenza divided into common cases and severe cases. Ordinary cases after more rest and oral administration of oseltamivir and oral antipyretics fever symptomatic treatment, 5 to 7 days can be cured. Severe cases refer to those with comorbid conditions, such as viral pneumonia, otitis media, encephalitis, myocarditis, liver or kidney damage, or multiple organ damage. This condition is hospitalized. "Severe cases rarely occur, so do not have to panic and panic, just be alert." Ai Rong said. (Wang Jing)

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