As RSV season intensifies, doctors are seeing a rise in cases, especially among young children. The highly contagious virus often begins with mild cold-like symptoms but can quickly escalate to severe respiratory issues. Experts urge parents to monitor for signs like wheezing or difficulty breathing and highlight new antibody shots as key preventive measures this season.
Even though the RSV season has just begun, the number of cases of the respiratory virus is growing, especially among children under the age of five. Parents should be on high alert since RSV is easily transmitted through intimate contact or surfaces that are contaminated, and it normally reaches its peak between the months of October and April.
Hunter Farthing, Berkley Farthing's daughter, was the one who felt the symptoms of the illness first. "She had a lot of congestion and looked like she just had a cold," Farthing stated to reporters. She sought medical attention at the hospital, however, as her symptoms continued to deteriorate, which included hard breathing and a persistent cough.
One of the child specialists at Covenant Health, Dr. Jeremy Dalton, stated that the symptoms of RSV typically reach their climax around day three or day four. Wheezing, difficulty breathing, and noticeable rib retractions are all warning signals that parents should keep an eye out for in their sons and daughters. Dr. Dalton stated that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can infect people of any age, but the most susceptible age group is youngsters under the age of two.
Recent developments give promise, even though RSV can be a cause for anxiety. It is now possible to receive antibody shots, including those designed for pregnant women and infants younger than eight months old, in order to assist in the prevention of severe instances.
In the event that symptoms become more severe, parents are strongly encouraged to take prompt action. "Early intervention is key," Dr. Dalton repeated numerous times. Most children can recover completely with the right kind of care, but it is essential to be vigilant as the RSV season progresses.
