Since students have returned to school following spring break, more kids in the UAE are being seen by more doctors with flu-related symptoms like runny nose, fever, or sore throat.
Despite an uptick in influenza infections over the past several days, medical professionals noted that these cases are moderate and not significantly elevated enough to be concerning. They added that the best course of action is to vaccinate kids against the flu in order to keep them safe.
What we observe is that youngsters who haven't received a flu shot are typically the ones who get sick. I advise parents to make sure their kids have received all necessary vaccinations and to administer an annual flu shot, according to Dr. Amrit Lal Soni, a pediatrician at Ahalia Hospital in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Jamuna Raghuraman, a pediatrician at Medeor Hospital in Dubai, stated that the unexpected interaction and gathering of pupils when school reopened was likely the source of fever cases.
“However, we need to wait and evaluate how the routine adjustment has affected the kids. Trends may vary as a result of the end of Ramadan and related factors. There aren't many incidences of infection at the moment. The people arriving have body rashes, high fevers, and streptococcal throat infections. Adenovirus and influenza are both present. The causes of high-grade fever may include these.”
Dr. Soni highlighted that fewer physical activities might be another factor in explaining why some kids were unwell after going back to school.
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