PARENTS must be on the look out for a potentially deadly but also common bug increasing among kids this winter, experts have warned. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a chest infection that…
In one report from the Academy of Medical Sciences, virus experts said the UK was heading for a ""This could push an already depleted NHS to breaking point this winter unless we act now," it added.
Dr Conall Watson, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA said RSV cases are continuing, which is typical for this time of year, especially in young kids. "For children under 2, RSV can be severe – particularly for babies and those born prematurely. Use a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes and wash your hands afterwards to reduce the spread to the most vulnerable.
“Never smoke near a baby and avoid visiting babies if you are ill. If you are worried your child has cold symptoms with any unusual breathing or trouble feeding, please contact your GP or NHS 111.There are currently no available treatments or a cure for RSV.announced last week that its new RSV vaccine is 82 per cent effective at preventing infants needing a hospital stay, offering hope to parents all over the world.
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