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Influenza Prevention & Treatment in Children
Presented India by Dr. Rama Krishna CheruvuViews
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Case Description
Annual influenza vaccination is a primary and effective measure for preventing flu in children. It is recommended for all eligible children, typically starting at six months of age. Teaching children proper hand hygiene, including regular handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand...
Case Summary
- Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes sore throat or cough. In infants, it can manifest as gastroenteritis or resemble bronchiolitis or croup. Globally, there are about a billion cases annually with millions of severe illnesses and hundreds of thousands of respiratory deaths.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Rama Krishna Cheruvu
Alumni- Sikkim Manipal UniversityDr. Rama Krishna Cheruvu is a Senior Consultant Pediatrician associated with Mayflower Hospital and Trinity Hospital.
He has extensive experience in pediatric and adolescent healthcare, with expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of childhood illnesses.
His clinical interests include preventive pediatrics, child nutrition, developmental health, infectious diseases, and immunization.
He is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports the healthy growth and wellbeing of children.
Through his clinical practice and patient education initiatives, he continues to contribute to advancing pediatric healthcare in the community.
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