Liverpool hospital issues open letter to parents as ‘several children unwell’ | UK | News
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, “several children are not seriously comfortable in the hospital” as a sharp warning to parents. The hospital sent the letter to Ukhsa and Liverpool, Cefton and Knowsley from social media channels on Monday, July 7, together with public health directors.
In the letter, there was a recent increase in measles cases in Mersexia, which was “risking children and young people in our communities and our hospital.”
A few children are “seriously uncomfortable” and is currently being treated in the hospital, Liverpool Echo Reports.
NHS chiefs, the increase in measles cases between children and young people, measles, mumps and measles protecting the MMR vaccine, he said. The letter revealed that the number of children treated in Alder Hey for measles effects and complications is increasing.
Already in the hospital “very bad for another reason” children, the risk of contraction of the virus is high. According to NHS guides, measles are a very infectious infection that can lead to serious complications in some individuals.
While measles make a return cases, NHS publishes a new health warning that advises individuals to detect early signs. The first symptoms include a flowing or airless nose, fever, cough, sneezing and red, inflamed, tear eyes.
Typically, a rash spreads to the body after a few days, starting from the surface and behind the ears. It is usually presented as raised stains, which are usually transformed into larger stained areas, the rash is not usually itchy.
On white skin, the rash may look brownish or reddish, but it may be more difficult to detect on darker skin than NHS guides.
The guide also says: “It is unlikely that if there is MMR vaccine at both doses or if there is a measles before,” he says.
If you suspect the measles, it is recommended for yourself or your child to contact 11111 immediately or to request an emergency GP appointment, which is important for babies under one, are close to those who have measles, pregnant women or immune systems.
If there is permanent high fever after paracetamol or ibuprofen administration, get emergency medical aid; Difficulties to breathe; Reduced fluid intake in infants or less wet diaper; Decreased urine; Or to feel extremely uncomfortable or anxious about a potentially violent problem.
It is recommended that everyone suffering from measles should stay away from work, school or nursery for at least four days of the first appearance of rash, and try to avoid close contact with infants and everyone who is pregnant or with a weak immune system.
