SINGAPORE — A 13-month-old boy from Singapore died resulting from COVID-19 on 12 October, marking the nation’s first COVID-19 demise in a baby under the age of 12 this 12 months.
The Ministry of Well being (MOH) instructed CNA on Saturday (25 November) that the newborn had examined constructive for COVID-19 on 10 October and was admitted to hospital on the identical day. He succumbed to acute COVID-19 an infection on 12 October.
The toddler had not obtained vaccination in opposition to COVID-19. He additionally had a “vital medical historical past of a congenital situation” with a poor prognosis even earlier than contracting an infection by the coronavirus. MOH mentioned that whereas the first explanation for demise was acute COVID-19 an infection, his congenital situation additionally contributed to the result.
3 kids died of COVID in 2022
This incident marks Singapore’s first COVID-related demise in a baby under 12 years previous in 2023. Final 12 months, three kids succumbed to the virus, whereas in 2020 and 2021, no deaths had been reported amongst kids as a result of virus.
Whereas emphasising that the chance of extreme COVID-19 in younger kids is mostly decrease in comparison with older adults, MOH highlighted the potential for extreme outcomes, particularly in unvaccinated people and those that have underlying medical situations.
The ministry encourages people aged six months and above to make sure their COVID-19 vaccination standing is updated, following the prevailing suggestions to safeguard in opposition to extreme COVID-19 outcomes.
Well being Minister addresses misperception on COVID-19 vaccination
In the course of the official opening of Sembawang Polyclinic on Saturday, Well being Minister Ong Ye Kung addressed “misperceptions” about COVID-19 vaccination and pressured the necessity to disassociate extreme unintended effects like stroke, most cancers, and coronary heart assaults from the vaccine.
He emphasised the significance of correcting this misperception, and mentioned that his ministry has been very clear concerning the unintended effects and dangers of all vaccinations. Acknowledging issues amongst residents, Ong highlighted that typical unintended effects from COVID-19 vaccination, akin to slight fever or arm ache, are typically gentle.
He clarified that whereas the chance of myocarditis (irritation of the guts muscle), particularly amongst youthful males, is properly established, the extreme heart-related circumstances in Singapore come up from long-term poor way of life selections, akin to extreme salt and sugar consumption, lack of train, and smoking.
Dissecting well being dangers from vaccination and way of life modifications
Ong cautioned in opposition to incorrectly linking day by day occurrences of stroke, coronary heart assaults and kidney dialysis with vaccination, stressing the necessity to undertake more healthy existence to mitigate these well being dangers.
“Our downside with power sickness and rising incidence of most cancers is because of our way of life over time, and exposing ourselves to danger elements.” he defined, advocating that vaccination shields in opposition to extreme sickness throughout an infection waves. “We can’t hyperlink the 2. If we’re actually apprehensive about coronary heart assault, most cancers and stroke, we must always change our way of life in time, to stay a more healthy way of life.”
Ong additionally pressured the significance of sustained vaccination efforts, cautioning in opposition to potential rebounds in infections in Singapore. “That is additionally a helpful juncture to remind ourselves that if we cease vaccinating, one thing related could occur right here when safety from earlier vaccination wanes. Subsequently it will be significant for us to maintain up with our vaccination,” he mentioned.
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