RSV

There's now an "unprecedented" rise in RSV cases among children in the US, some doctors say. Several children's hospitals told CNN that they've been ...

“Hand hygiene is the single most important thing that we can do to keep ourselves and others safe,” said Davis, of the children’s hospital in Grand Rapids. The CDC says most improve with supportive care and can often go home after a [few days](https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/infants-young-children.html). [Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. A child may need to stay in the hospital so they can get extra oxygen or even mechanical ventilation to help them breathe. The symptoms usually last a week or two and clear up with plenty of fluids and rest. Children’s Hospital Colorado has seen an early uptick in RSV hospitalizations and is starting to see the first few flu cases of the season, said Dr. The doctor’s office will have the tests to figure out if it’s RSV, the flu, Covid-19 or strep. Several children’s hospitals told CNN that they’ve been “overwhelmed” with patients at a time of the year when it’s unusual to have a surge of RSV patients. “With influenza season rapidly approaching with what appears to be an early start, we are concerned about the persistently increased volumes of sick children requiring hospitalization.” Nearly half the ICU is filled with RSV cases, hospital spokesperson Kim Brown said; between October 2 and 8, there were 210 RSV cases at Cook Children’s; a week later, there were 288. “I don’t know how but she slept with those ice packs on top of her,” Zoey Green said, holding an exhausted Lindy at the hospital. With the RSV surge, UH Rainbow Babies has had so many patients, it went on diversion for a couple of days in early October, meaning it couldn’t take external emergency admissions.

The RSV surge has parents everywhere worried, but a new RSV shot consisting of a monoclonal antibody therapy could be more widely available as soon as next ...

[Nirsevimab: a promising therapy for RSV](https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(22)00097-0). [Monoclonal Antibodies for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection](https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000003121). [Single-dose nirsevimab for prevention of RSV in preterm infants](https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1913556). 2020 Jul 30;383(5):415-25. [in The Lancet](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(22)00097-0/fulltext). 2022 May 1;3(5):e335. [3](javascript:void(0))Venkatesan P. (Children under 24 months entering their second RSV season are still susceptible to severe disease.) “We are strongly encouraging parents, particularly with young children, to have their children immunized with influenza soon,” says Larry Kociolek, the medical director of infection, prevention and control at Ann & Robert H. [RSV cases](https://www.mother.ly/baby/baby-health/11-things-parents-need-to-know-about-rsv/) continue to rise, experts warn that the virus is spreading at an usually high rate—we’re already much further ahead in case numbers [than is typically expected for this time of year](https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-surge-in-pediatric-respiratory-viruses-is-straining-hospitals-11666306125). The 2022 RSV season seems to be especially severe due to several viruses all affecting kids at the same time, one of which is flu. But a new RSV shot is under review that may help prevent serious illness in the coming seasons.

RSV is a common cold-like illness that can be dangerous among very young infants, children with certain medical conditions, and older adults with ...

Most cases of RSV do not require hospitalization, but infants under six months of age and older adults may need to be hospitalized if they’re having trouble breathing or are dehydrated, according to the CDC. Reduce your risk of illness by washing your hands diligently, cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze, and clean frequently touched surfaces. Most cases of RSV can be treated at home. Nearly all children are infected with RSV by the time they’re 2 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Through contact with droplets from the nose and throat of infected individuals. [RSV cases ](https://www.inquirer.com/health/flu-shots-rsv-covid-should-children-get-shots-early-this-year-20210809.html)usually emerge in October and peak in January or February, before subsiding in the spring, said Seema Rani, a pulmonologist at Nemours. Very young infants are at greater risk if they have older siblings who attend day care or school, where they could be exposed to the virus. And Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware is so full, patients are resting in overflow beds in the emergency department. Keep very young children away from crowds and anyone you suspect may be sick. For babies, use a nasal suction to clear their nasal passages. Lots of fluids and saline rinses can help children. The virus can also be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, such as a doorknob.

Saint Vincent Hospital doctors have started to see the telltale mark of respiratory syncytial virus season — babies who are struggling to breathe normally.

"We continue to see people testing positive once they are in the hospital for other issues," Beard said. "It shows that there is likely a lot of people with the virus who aren't getting tested," Nadworny said. We are still seeing BA.5 in our sampling but the cases are increasing." COVID-19 hospitalizations among county residents declined slightly this week, from an average of 31.7 a day to 30.7. "You see these symptoms, you need to get the person to a physician or to the ER," said Dr. The number had declined for each of the previous four weeks. 9-15, the highest weekly numbers in at least a year, according to the Erie County Department of Health. But when we opened things back up, there was a larger number of susceptible people in the community." "As we say, older people often can survive the illness but not some of the illness' complications." RSV is spread similarly to colds and flu. Erie County usually sees its first RSV case in October, with the peak arriving in January. Most people recover on their own in 10 to 14 days.

The Medical Director at Beacon Children's Hospital says this unexpected surge in toddlers could be a ripple effect of the pandemic.

Dutkiewicz says most cases don’t require hospitalization so your first step is to check with your family doctor if you think your child is infected. Then when we’re full we’ve had to divert patients who are calling for admission. So now they’re experiencing these things for the first time and are seeming to have a lot worse respiratory symptoms related,” she said. and these are babies that are very young infants all the way to toddlers,” said Beacon Children’s Medical Director Dr. “We’re up to four or five admissions a day just for R.S.V. cases are sending more and more infants to the hospital across the country.

An RSV outbreak is worrying hospitals already preparing for an uptick in variants of another respiratory virus — the one that causes covid-19.

Palivizumab, sold under the name Synagis, is a monoclonal antibody treatment given to at-risk infants before RSV season, Schaffner said. But, as with the coronavirus, doctors prefer an active vaccination that gives a body what it needs to create its own protection instead of a monoclonal antibody treatment. That’s especially exciting to the medical community, because few vaccinations are given to children younger than 6 months, Gounder said. So how do you tell the difference between RSV and the flu or covid-19? Mack said RSV is the most common reason infants are hospitalized. An estimated 58,000 children under 5 are hospitalized every year in the United States because of RSV infection, according to the CDC. But that becomes an issue, with all the different respiratory illnesses flourishing during winter. This year, the wave began in September or even August. Once the virus has run its course, Schaffner said, people usually have more immunity for a year or two. Between 100 and 500 children under 5 die of RSV every year. RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms in most people. Adults can usually brush off RSV in a week or two.

Some pediatricians in Maine say they're seeing a surge in cases among infants and young children of a respiratory virus known as RSV.

"And I know the primary care providers are also seeing a lot more patients." Ottolini said signs that RSV is progressing beyond a mild infection include rapid breathing. Mary Ottolini, chair of pediatrics at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, said the respiratory virus season has been turned upside down.

Maine doctors say they've seen double the number of infants and young kids coming to the emergency department or primary care with symptoms.

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can become serious, especially for infants. RSV infections are the most ...

"Sometimes kids under 6 months of age can have pauses when they're breathing, and that's something to get medical attention for right away." Parents should discuss this with their pediatrician. Lauren Mientkiewicz, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, told ABC News. William Linam, pediatric infectious disease doctor at "It was just a shock." "It was rapid breathing," Mullins said of Shiloh's condition. [according to the CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/about/transmission.html). RSV is a contagious virus that can spread from virus droplets transferred from an infected person's cough or sneeze, from direct contact with the virus, like kissing the face of a child with RSV, and from touching surfaces, like tables, doorknobs and crib rails, that have the virus on it and then touching eyes, nose, or mouth before hand-washing, Experts say the influx of respiratory viruses among children is likely due to a convergence of factors, including the start of flu season and the fact that kids are now less likely to wear face masks and socially isolate as they were doing during the height of the [grappling with a higher-than-expected number of pediatric patients](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/childrens-hospital-talks-fema-set-medical-tent-amid-91758157) amid the surge of RSV, flu and other common respiratory viruses. [according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html). RSV infections are the most common cause of bronchitis and pneumonia in kids under the age of 1 in the U.S.,

Symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or “RSV,” are similar to that of the cold and, medical experts say, there's not a cause for panic as long as parents ...

Health experts report already seeing a spike in hospitalizations for RSV this season and that in the past month, cases have doubled in 25 states. Now, the hospital reports seeing 16 to 18 daily RSV cases. Symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or “RSV,” are similar to that of the cold and, medical experts say, there’s not a cause for panic as long as parents who believe their children might have the virus seek treatment immediately. Adding to the concern this year is the earlier-than-usual start in the colder-weather season for cases to be rising. While RSV mostly causes minor symptoms, similar to a cold, for some children, like Cooper, it can turn severe. It’s what landed the 3-year-old in the hospital and wearing a breathing mask.