Unusual RSV Outbreak Among Children
August 20, 2021
While COVID-19 continues, a new surge in cases of another respiratory illness has doctors alarmed. A summer spike in instances of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has spread across the country even though the illness typically peaks during the fall and winter.
What makes matters more concerning is that RSV is highly contagious and is particularly prevalent among children. This outbreak further complicates a new school year that already faces unprecedented challenges thanks to the delta variant-fueled COVID-19 spread.
To better understand what RSV is, what’s going on with the current outbreak and to learn how to protect your children and yourself from the virus, we spoke with pediatric infectious disease expert Camille Sabella, MD.
Full article published by Cleveland Clinic - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/rsv-cases-increasing/
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