Surge inCases of RSV, a Virus That Can Severely Sicken Infants, is Filling Hospital Beds
Pediatric doctors in five states said their hospital bed capacity was strained due to a sudden influx of RSV patientsHospitals across the country have reported a surge in RSV cases over the last three to four weeks.
The virus began For many kids, RSV symptoms look like a common cold. But for others — young babies or children with lung diseases or weakened immune systems — symptoms can be more severe.Download NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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