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By The Canadian Press

Health

Alberta pediatricians want stronger public health measures for children’s illnesses

Dec 8, 2022 | 4:53 PM

CALGARY – Several pediatricians with the Alberta Medical Association are calling for stronger public health measures as children’s hospitals continue to feel the strain of several respiratory illnesses.

The executive members of the association’s pediatric section say in a statement that the number of pediatric flu hospitalizations in Canada is higher than levels seen at the peak of influenza season.

A national flu watch website by Health Canada shows influenza is widespread in much of Alberta.

The doctors say hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are also high in the province.

Dr. Tehseen Ladha, one of the doctors, adds that COVID-19 is also contributing to children’s hospitalizations.

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Ladha says some of the protective measures she and her colleagues are recommending include; providing more public information about the safety of flu and COVID-19 vaccines, making those vaccines more accessible, and bringing in temporary mask requirements for schools.

(The Canadian Press)