Infections in Villach: Children are badly affected - medical warning call!

Infections in Villach: Children are badly affected - medical warning call!

In the cold season, the number of infections increases rapidly, especially in children. In the LKH Villach, this is shown by an increase in cases of whooping cough, bronchitis and pneumonia, such as Prim. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Robert Birnbacher explained. The cause is various viruses and bacteria that meet the human body increasingly during this time of year. It is particularly worrying that colds are poorly supplied with the mucous membranes, which gives pathogens the opportunity to penetrate more easily. This means that even diseases that would be avoidable by vaccinations, such as the influenza, increase. Birnbacher points out that "The Influenza" clearly has to be delimited from the usual flu infections such as cough, runny nose and hoarseness.

dangerous teething troubles in advance

A special focus on Birnbacher on the dangers of measles and whooping cough. Despite their name as "teething problems", this is misleading because these diseases can cause serious complications. In the event of a measles disease, every thousandth child can suffer brain inflammation, while whooping cough leads to severe courses in 10 percent of cases. This can not only result in long-lasting coughing fits, but also ribs or inguinal breaks. In the worst case, this can result in inflammation of the brain. The fact that so far a vaccination is missing in Austria is particularly dramatic, so that the decision for or against vaccination is the responsibility of the parents.

The LKH Villach, known for his excellent department for pediatric and adolescent medicine, actively contributes to the care and treatment of small patients. Under the direction of Dr. Birnbacher is guaranteed a high medical level. The emotional support in a family atmosphere is very important, as is emphasized on the website of the hospital. Parents can find support and information about the recording and everyday clinical practice. According to the current developments, it is imperative to clarify the health risks and the need for vaccinations to protect the children from serious illnesses, as well as KinderAbstung.lkh-vil.or.at