Tips for flu and RSV prevention for Vienna's parents

Tips for flu and RSV prevention for Vienna's parents

The health situation in Vienna shows some worrying trends according to the report of the Vienna Health Association (Wigev), since an increase in flu and RSV virus cases (respiratory syncytial virus) is expected in the coming weeks. Especially at this time, it is important for parents to pay attention to the health of their babies and toddlers, since these viruses can be a serious danger. It is worrying that the symptoms of these viral infections can take on the small serious forms and usually require more hospital stays at the children's stations.

“It is important to know that typical symptoms such as high fever, physical weakness and cough can occur. In the case of RSV infections, on the other hand, coughing and runny nose with breathing difficulties, often combined with drinking weakness in infants, are in the foreground,” explains the health authority.

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Florian Knipp, the head of the children's and youth department in the Favorites Clinic, has some important advice for parents in this regard. He recommends that all children should be vaccinated against flu to minimize the risk of infection. Regular hand washing is also of central importance to reduce the spread of viruses. Parents should also make sure that their children immediately see a doctor in symptoms such as persistent high fever or breathing difficulties. If you have a cold or flu -like signs, it is advisable to leave the affected children at home so as not to endanger others.

In addition, ÖGK chief doctor Andreas Krauter emphasizes that the current wave of disease-especially in chronically ill, older people from the age of 60 and pregnant women-should be taken seriously. "These groups in particular should be vaccinated because they have an increased risk of complicated disease courses," explains Krauter. In addition, a free vaccination offer for flu vaccination is provided for all people living in Austria, which should be seen as a valuable opportunity for prevention.

Current numbers and observations

The latest data from the ÖGK show that in calendar week 46 there is an increase in disease -related absenteeism. The number of sick leave due to flu infections rose from 19,665 to 21,294, which corresponds to an increase of 8.3 percent. Influenza patients also increased significantly and rose by 14.81 percent from 135 to 155, while the number of Corona disadvantages decreased noticeably-about twelve percent less than in the previous year. In the same time we record 77.5 percent less corona-related sick leave, which means a decline from 5,814 to 1.307.

The numbers that are presented by the hospitals are presented by the Sari dashboard of the hospitals. Here the inpatient treatments due to severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) are declining. In calendar week 44, 195 people were treated at normal stations, while only 137 patients were counted the following week - this is a decrease of almost 30 percent. However, the number of intensive care patients has increased from six to seven.

The timely observation of these developments in health is crucial to provide the population the necessary information about prevention measures and potential risks. A more detailed view on these topics can be found in the current reports, As at www.meinbezirk.at reports .