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The peak of the virus has not passed, while doctors warn that we may have an increase in the number of cases in the first weeks of February.
Prof. Dr. Raida Cami-Petrela, a doctor at the Pediatric Infectious Service, said that the virus that is circulating is that of the AH1N1 influenza that is circulating in children and adults.
"January was the peak, but it is not said that the number can continue in the beginning of February. The data of the Institute of Public Health predict an increase in cases in the first weeks of February ," said Dr. Raida Cami-Petrela for "Report TV".
During the month of May, 200-300 daily cases presented to receive health care were recorded in the Pediatric Infectious Service.
"We are in the coldest winter season. During January, the number of people with influenza identified through swabs that we have and that we took to the PIH, were the AH1N1 influenza virus that circulates in children and adults.
Since there are other viruses in this season, the epidemiological situation is even more serious, and not only that, but also the suspected cases of measles, which were also taken to see tampons" , further explains Prof. Dr. Raida Cami-Petrela
Non-vaccination remains a concern and doctors emphasize exactly here
"We know there is a contingent of unvaccinated children, even though the vaccination coverage in the country is good. That's why there is a greater call for timely measles vaccination, not now with urgency but with children when they have it. We draw attention to vaccination at the right time for the first dose after the first year of life and the second dose at 4-6 years of age to avoid increased cases", says the doctor.
Cases with viruses have often had normal or more severe symptoms in meningitis or meningocephalitis
"Often older children with signs of central nervous system infections such as meningitis or meningocephalitis, as it is known that viruses can cause such complications. They have been hospitalized. They presented with high temperatures, vomiting, abdominal pain. They were also diagnosed with viral meningitis, for which they requested a special treatment at the university hospital center. Fortunately, we have not had any serious cases", said Prof. Dr. Raida Cami-Petrela.
Doctors continue to advise parents about vaccination of children, timely follow-up of children in the ambulance where they receive appropriate advice, but if a detailed visit or specialist consultation is needed, they are sent to pediatrics.
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