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Title: Eye Flu in Delhi: Rising Cases of Conjunctivitis in Children and Prevention Measures
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as eye flu, is spreading rapidly in Delhi-NCR, particularly among children. Some schools have even been closed in order to contain the outbreak. The recent heavy rainfall in Delhi has caused severe waterlogging, leading to various health hazards. The national capital and nearby cities are now witnessing a significant increase in conjunctivitis cases. Authorities in Agra have also closed schools due to the higher prevalence of the infection among children. Doctors in Delhi are reporting nearly 100 cases of conjunctivitis per day. Dr. JS Titiyal, chief of RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS, stated that the seasonal increase in conjunctivitis cases is usually due to the flu season, with the majority of cases being caused by a virus.
Reasons for the rising cases of conjunctivitis among children:
– Children are more likely to be in close contact with others, either at school or at home, increasing their chances of catching and spreading the infection.
– It is more difficult to enforce good hygiene practices in children, who may frequently rub their eyes and touch other surfaces, potentially spreading the infection.
– Awareness about the infection and how it spreads is limited among children.
– Children generally have slightly weaker immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections.
Prevention measures for eye flu in children:
– Create awareness among children about the infection and the importance of hygiene.
– Encourage good hand hygiene.
– Advise children to avoid touching or rubbing their eyes and other surfaces.
– Use a clean wipe to clear any discharge from the eye and dispose of it properly.
– Promote regular hand washing.
– Advise against crowded places to reduce the risk of infection spread.
– Discourage excessive eye touching.
– Teach children not to share personal items like towels or makeup.
Risk factors for catching eye flu:
– Anyone who comes into contact with an infected person is at risk.
– Healthcare workers are particularly exposed due to their contact with many patients. Maintaining hygiene and frequent sanitization is key to their protection.
Reasons for the rise in eye flu cases:
– The humid weather during the ongoing monsoon season contributes to the proliferation of germs and bacteria.
– The heat, stagnant water, and humidity create an ideal environment for bacteria, germs, and fungi to breed.
– Contaminated makeup, sharing personal items, and pollen allergies can also cause conjunctivitis.
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