Due to recent rains and cold weather in Ayacucho, the head of the epidemiological zone of Direza mentioned that cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI) have decreased in recent weeks; however, seven children under five years old died from pneumonia.
Data on respiratory diseases, Gisela Lucy Sulca Jayo as representative in the field of epidemiology of the Regional Health Agency (DIRESA) In Ayacucho, as of epidemiological week 45, 2023, 44,457 cases of acute respiratory infections were recorded, 47% of which occurred in the department of Huamanga; notably, in recent weeks, the number of cases in children under five years of age has Non-pneumonia acute respiratory infections decreased.
Ayacucho: More than 200 cases of pneumonia in the region
Regarding pneumonia data in children under five years of age, Gisela Sulca reported a 24% increase compared to 2022, with 479 cases of pneumonia, with the main provinces affected being Huamanga, Vantaa and Lucanas; Report It was stressed that despite the decrease in cases in recent weeks, the region has so far recorded seven deaths of children aged 1 to 4 years old, with the majority of the cases occurring in the Ayacucho region due to its large population.
Seeing such a problem, people are advised to go to the nearest medical facility if symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, earache, muscle aches or headache occur; therefore, it is important to avoid self-medication.
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In order to prevent and care for the public, Surka called for frequent hand washing and not to come into contact with people with clinical manifestations of pneumonia. In this case, it is recommended to use masks, increase the intake of vitamins A and C to enhance immunity, and be in a ventilated environment; he The importance of a complete influenza and pneumococcal vaccination schedule for children under five and the elderly was also emphasized.