Whooping cough alert in southern Sweden

Cervical cough is an infectious disease and almost all Swedish children are vaccinated against this disease. The vaccine provides good protection, but it is administered only from 2.5 months. Previously, the Public Health Authority had warned that the number of cases of whooping cough in young children was increasing. Last year, 805 cases of pertussis were reported in Sweden, an increase of 18% over the previous year. Last year's infection was newborns and was up to age 94, writes East Småland.

Two cases of pertussis have now been discovered in Kalmar County. Preventionists invite everyone to pay attention to the symptoms of the highly contagious disease that initially resembles a cold.

Symptoms of whooping cough

Here's how the 1177 Health Care Guide describes the symptoms of cough:

"The cervical cough in children starts with a cold, the baby coughs, has sore throat and sometimes fever, and after a few days, the baby coughs more and after one to two weeks the cough is difficult and host attacks.

The cough has bad mucus and during seizures, coughing until the baby loses his breath. When the child finally sucks in air, a hissing sound is called a buzzing sound. "

According to the 1177 Care Guide, the ciccidae can become serious and sometimes life – threatening for children under one year old who do not yet benefit from complete protection of the vaccine. Infants under three months of age who have not yet received their first dose of vaccine are more vulnerable, but even prematurely born infants or children who are chronically ill may be at risk of contracting the disease.

Cervical cough can cause anxiety disorders

Host attacks can cause breathing and acid deficiency in the child, which can lead to unconsciousness or cramps. Children under one year of age may experience respiratory distress without coughing or stinging. Therefore, children under one year old are often admitted to the hospital for care and observation if they suffer from whooping cough.

Adults with the disease often feel less pain than children.

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