That’s it, the bronchiolitis epidemic is already affecting 4 regions

Winter is likely to be harsh for little ones. It has just begun in October that bronchiolitis, a contagious and very common respiratory virus that affects 30% of children under the age of two every year in France, is already present in many regions.

Bronchiolitis: 4 regions of France are severely affected

Hauts-de-France, theIle-de-France, New Aquitaine and Occitania they are particularly affected by this early epidemic, which usually peaks in December.

How can we learn from the public health agency, 2,058 children under the age of two were admitted to the emergency room for bronchiolitis in the past 7 days, and 92% of them were under one.

While waiting for the vaccine (which is not really one, since it is a monoclonal antibody as the doctor of virology and immunology Océane Sorel explains very rightly), there are some things to do so that the disease does not degenerate. Not :

• wash your hands before touching a baby
• ventilate the rooms well, especially your bedroom
• if you have a cold, wash your nose with saline
• if it is contaminated, keep it upright as much as possible to help it breathe during the day and raise the bed at night
• offer him something to drink regularly so he doesn’t get dehydrated
• do not hesitate to share meals if you have difficulty eating
• if you have a cold, it is recommended that you wear a mask before caring for a baby
• if the baby is less than 2-3 months it is best to limit visits to your home

If your child is affected by the disease and you hesitate to take him to the emergency room, do not hesitate to call the Samu who can refer you to the nearest hospital if the regulatory authorities believe that your child’s health condition requires immediate medical consultation.

Photo credit image of one: Nicolesy