Four out of every 1,000 babies under six months old were hospitalized for RSV a month into the 2022 season.
Izaya Knuth was less than two months old when he came down with a severe RSV infection, landing him in the a hospital's pediatric intensive care unit. Courtesy of familyOne of the main lessons we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that as immunization technology advances, it’s important that our leaders work quickly to approve of protections that could help large populations across the country avoid illnesses and hospitalization.
During the pandemic, I prioritized ensuring that my patients and community members were well-informed about the importance of receiving immunizations against the virus. As a healthcare professional, I am acutely aware of the challenges that hospitals face when combating viruses that individuals are not adequately protected against.
As a doctor who advises soon-to-be and new parents, I also understand the unique challenges families face in trying to ensure the health of babies under the age of two. That’s why it’s so important to secure solutions to keep our kids safe and healthy. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is an extremely contagious respiratory illness that primarily affects infants and children.
RSV season typically coincides with the winter virus season, but last year, RSV arrived earlier than usual. Cases in Philadelphia jumped from
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