Children's Hospital 1 forecasts children's illness situation during Tet

According to statistics from Children's Hospital 1 (HCMC), the rate of some common childhood diseases in January 2024 has changed.

Accordingly, the rate of children with dengue fever visiting Children's Hospital 1 in January 2024 was stable, lower than the same period in 2023 and lower than the average rate in the past 5 years. It is predicted that in the coming time, the rate of children hospitalized due to dengue fever will remain low.

Meanwhile, the rate of children with hand, foot and mouth disease in January 2024 decreased compared to December 2023. Currently, this rate is higher than the same period in 2023 and higher than the average rate in 5 years. It is predicted that in 2024, the rate of children with hand, foot and mouth disease will decrease.

TP.HCM: Bệnh viện Nhi đồng 1 dự báo tình hình bệnh trẻ em dịp tết- Ảnh 1. — Respiratory diseases are still one of the diseases that cause many children to be hospitalized in recent times.

The rate of children with acute diarrhea decreased slightly, lower than the same period in 2023 and lower than the average of the past 5 years. The rate of children with acute diarrhea is expected to remain stable at a low level in February.

The rate of bronchiolitis in children in January increased, higher than the average of the same period in 2023 over the past 5 years. This rate tends to decrease in the coming time.

The rate of children with pneumonia coming to Children's Hospital 1 in January 2024 decreased, but was still higher than the same period in 2023 and higher than the average of the past 5 years. This rate tends to decrease in the coming time.

Since the beginning of 2024, Children's Hospital 1 has not recorded any new measles cases, a rate similar to the same period in 2023 and lower than the average of the past 5 years. It is predicted that this rate will continue to remain low in 2024.

"In January 2024, the rate of children with hand, foot and mouth disease, bronchitis, and pneumonia coming to Children's Hospital 1 for examination and treatment increased compared to the same period in 2023. The rate of children with measles was similar to the same period last year. The rate of children with dengue fever and acute diarrhea decreased compared to the same period last year," commented Children's Hospital 1.

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