A Cold Virus is Creating Crises for Pediatric Hospitals

• 2022

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• Erin Paquette

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The Hill's article discusses how a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases is overwhelming pediatric hospitals across the U.S. The virus, which primarily affects young children, is leading to increased hospitalizations and straining healthcare resources. The piece highlights the challenges faced by healthcare providers and the urgent need for increased support and resources to manage the crisis effectively. It also emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and timely medical interventions.​

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Bronchiolitis, Viral; Critical Care; Disease Outbreaks; Emergency Medical Services; Health Resources; Health Services Needs and Demand; Hospitalization; Hospitals, Pediatric; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Pneumonia, Viral; Public Health; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Tract Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Northwestern University

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