Since Oct. 1, 292 people have been hospitalized for RSV, and 95% are children, which is 'putting a strain' on pediatric units.
“We need everyone to do their part”
Dr. Eric France, chief medical officer for the state health department, advised parents to consult their child’s primary provider if they develop symptoms like wheezing, poor feeding or dehydration. For most people, RSV causes a cold, but some younger children develop severe breathing problems, and about 500 die from it in the U.S. in a typical year. Older adults and people with compromised immune systems also can have serious cases, and RSV kills aboutWhat’s unusual is the number of kids who are sick now, and that the virus is spreading widely months earlier than it normally would, Messacar said.
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