Ludhiana: This year, 15-18 years recorded the maximum number of Covid cases in the age group 1-18.
Experts say it on the expected path and effort must be made to examine infection among them given the towering threats from the third wave.
Pediatric data compiled by the Ministry of Health shows that from January 1 to September 13, 3,762 cases were reported in Ludhiana in the age group 1-18.
Of this amount, the maximum case (1,801) comes from 15-18 age groups, which is 47.9%.
The 11-14 age group reported the second highest number of 930 (24.7%).
The lowest number of cases (350) comes from 1-5 age groups, which is 9.3%.
Epidemiology of Dr.
Ramesh Bhagat said, “We have collected data because it will be sent to the State Health Department and is used to plan to check the case.
From 62,737 Covid cases reported in Ludhiana from January 1 to September 13, around 6% came from the age group 1 -18.
“Health experts say there are various factors for cases in certain age groups.” The data is on the expected line.
Previously, parents reported maximum cases and then young adults (30 pluses).
The age of Covid patients fell further , with younger people increasingly affected.
In children, teenagers are more affected than smaller children.
Because some innate mechanisms or patterns of immunity, some age groups are more affected by certain viruses.
So, it’s not solely Become who has been exposed to a virus, “said the former DMCH Principal and DRJeet Singh’s pediatrician.” Because vaccines are not for children, M Ery must take the necessary prevention measures.
Social distance may be difficult, especially after school has been reopened, because they are not too responsive to the norms, “he added.
The district government has claimed to have made arrangements for the third wave.
Vice Commissioner Varinder Sharma said 100 ICU beds, where 50 each Is for the Pediatric intensive care unit and neo-Christmas intensive care unit, it has been arranged by DMCH.
There are 13 beds in a civil hospital for Pediatric Care.in August, an expert committee formed under the National Institute of Cascent Management (NIDM) has warned the third wave of Covid which will appear around October and seek better medical preparedness for children who might risk similar to adults.
The committee report, setting the direction of the Ministry of Home, which was submitted to the Prime Minister’s office had noted that “Children’s facilities children, staff, equipment such as ventilators, ambulances, among others – no one Pat is asked for a large number of infected children.
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