HMPV Virus Cases Rising in Puducherry: How to Protect Your Children

HMPV Virus Cases in Puducherry: HMPV virus is not stopping. The cases of this virus are increasing continuously in the country. After Gujarat, HMPV virus cases in Puducherry have created a stir. So far, cases of HMPV virus have been registered in Gujarat, Karnataka, Nagpur, Mumbai, Chennai, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam and Puducherry.

Talking about recent times, 3 cases have been reported continuously in Puducherry. Cases of HMPV virus have been registered in young children in Puducherry. According to health experts, the risk of the HMPV virus is higher in young children. Therefore, parents must take steps to protect children from this virus.

HMPV virus confirmed in 3 children in Puducherry:

So far, a total of 18 cases of HMPV virus have been registered in the country. Cases of the HMPV virus are increasing continuously in Gujarat and Puducherry. Another child has been found HMPV positive in Puducherry. A total of 3 cases have been registered here so far. Now the number of HMPV cases in Puducherry has increased to 3. The children experienced symptoms like fever and cough. On getting tested, HMPV was found positive. However, the condition of the children is improving.

How to protect children from the HMPV virus?

To protect children from HMPV virus, take care of cleanliness. Take care of cleanliness in the house and surroundings.
Be sure to ask children to wash their hands before eating food.
To protect children from viruses and bacteria, do not let children touch their mouths, nose, and eyes.
The virus spreads quickly in winter. To protect children from HMPV virus, it is very important to protect them from cold winds.
Although there is no vaccine for the HMPV virus yet, vaccines for respiratory diseases can protect against this virus.
Do not let children go to crowded places at all. This will reduce the risk of the virus spreading among children.
If you are taking children out, make them wear masks.
If the child experiences symptoms like cough, cold, or fever, consult a doctor immediately.
If the child is very young, then breastfeed him from time to time. This will provide adequate nutrition to the child.

How does the HMPV virus spread?

The HMPV virus can easily spread from one person to another. It spreads by coming in contact with an infected person. Even a healthy person can get infected with the HMPV virus by coming in contact with the droplets emitted when the infected person coughs or sneezes.