Bhopal: There is no ‘unusual spike’ in cases of influenza and respiratory illness in the state capital. However, given seasonal infection are on the incline, good hygiene and preventive measures cannot be understated, advice experts.
Paediatrics department of city’s largest tertiary care hospital is catering is not reporting any unusual trend. Cases of cough and cold increasing to severe acute respiratory infections are administered care each winter season.“There is no unusual trend. Learning from the pandemic have to be applied. Upper or lower respiratory tract infections are usually caused by viruses and can be prevented by good hygiene and vaccination. Earlier diagnosis and treatment is important too,” said Hamidia hospital, professor (department of paediatrics) Dr Rajesh Tikkas.
District hospital and civil surgeon, Dr Rakesh Shrivastava said, “Number of children being treated for seasonal ailments is higher compared to others. However, there is no cause of alarm.”
Earlier this month, patients showing symptoms akin to the Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) as well as influenza-like illness (ILI) were to be closely monitored, after government advisory.
‘Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of Covid-19’ have been once again set in motion. However, increase in respiratory illness predominantly has not lead to wider testing of patients. Hospital beds, drugs and vaccines are ready to be deployed if needed, an official said.
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Paediatrics department of city’s largest tertiary care hospital is catering is not reporting any unusual trend. Cases of cough and cold increasing to severe acute respiratory infections are administered care each winter season.“There is no unusual trend. Learning from the pandemic have to be applied. Upper or lower respiratory tract infections are usually caused by viruses and can be prevented by good hygiene and vaccination. Earlier diagnosis and treatment is important too,” said Hamidia hospital, professor (department of paediatrics) Dr Rajesh Tikkas.
District hospital and civil surgeon, Dr Rakesh Shrivastava said, “Number of children being treated for seasonal ailments is higher compared to others. However, there is no cause of alarm.”
Earlier this month, patients showing symptoms akin to the Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) as well as influenza-like illness (ILI) were to be closely monitored, after government advisory.
‘Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of Covid-19’ have been once again set in motion. However, increase in respiratory illness predominantly has not lead to wider testing of patients. Hospital beds, drugs and vaccines are ready to be deployed if needed, an official said.
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