HMPV Updates: Maharashtra And Delhi Government Has Now Issued Health Advisory | China Virus In India

#BreakingNews | #Maharashtra and #Delhi government has now issued health advisory on Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) to prevent the potential spread..

An eight-month-old child in Bengaluru has tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid a surge in such cases in China. The child was receiving treatment at a private hospital in the city.

According to the details, the child does not have any travel history.

Advisory: 

Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) : Preparedness in GNCTD
Advisory for CDMO, MD/MS :
A. Please ensure timely reporting of all ILI and SARI cases on IHIP –Portal
 
B. Proper line listing of all cases of SARI and Lab confirmed case of Influenza at IHIP-Portal
 
C. Patient safety Measures –Isolation of suspect cases and other measures to prevent spread of disease including all universal precautions while treating patients with ILI/SARI
 
D. Liasioning with private hospitals of their district with MSNH to ensure proper reporting and treatment
 
E. Ensure availability of following:-
1. Paracetamol, Antihistaminics, Bronchodilators, Cough syrups etc. for alleviating the symptoms in mild cases.
2. Availability of Oxygen and other support consumables
3. Capacity building- including hygiene/patient safety measures.
4. Identification of facilities to treat severe cases of SARI with support system capacity especially for ventilator support and awareness generation amongst the Medical/ paramedical staff.
 
F. The helpline no. of DGHS,HQ – 011-22307145 or 011-22300012 may be used for information purpose.
 

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