Before the alert issued by The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for the rise in Coqueluche casesthe entity warned about a possible rebound in this disease, especially due to the low temperatures that affect the southern hemisphere.
The Coquequeuche, also known as convulsive cough, It is a viral infection that is infected mainly through air, through droplets expelled when speaking, coughing or sneezing.
According to OPS, For 2024 more than 43 thousand cases of coqueluche have been reported in America, With greater incidence in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, United States, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru.
What symptoms does Coqueluche have?
Perita cough can start with Symptoms of a mild cold, but that intensifies with the days. Recognizing that is key to acting on time, especially in babies and people with a weakened immune system.
- Tos attacks: In children and adults, the people’s cough causes very often coughing that can last several minutes, often accompanied by Difficulty breathing, facial redness and, in some cases, even vomiting after effort.
- Symptoms of Raras in Babies: Most likely, there is no cough, but There are pauses when breathing, your skin becomes purple or have difficulty feeding. Faced with any suspicion, it is important to immediately consult an emergency service.
What is the treatment of Coqueluche
El treatment generally includes the use of antibiotics, They help reduce the risk of infection, although it is possible that symptoms persist for a while. It is essential that these medications be prescribed by a health professional.
In Chile, the RACE TOS VACCINE es mandatory and delivered for free. Is administered during the childhood as part of National Immunization Programand also applies to pregnant women from week 28 of gestationin order to protect the newborn baby.
Have the vaccination scheme per day Not only does it provide individual protectionbut also contributes to take care of those who can’t yet be vaccinatedlike the smaller infants.
