The number of children contracting RSV has risen for the first time this winter - this is what parents need to know
The number of children contracting a potentially deadly virus has begun to rise for the first time this winter. According to new figures published by the UK Health Security Agency respiratory syncytial virus numbers have increased over recent weeks.
It appears that the RSV cases are following a similar pattern to last winter, which saw a higher than usual number of infections as a result of people having a lower immunity after staying at home during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Dr Conall Watson, an epidemiologist at the UKHSA, told the Sun: “ As expected at this time of year, we are starting to see a rise in RSV infections in young children. While usually mild, the infection can cause breathing difficulties for babies and the elderly.
It is essential for parents and other people to know what symptoms to look for to spot RSV. According to the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust RSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms such as trouble breathing – it is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in babies and young children.
"However, in some instances, the virus can cause bronchiolitis – a lower respiratory tract infection that in some cases can prove severe, especially for those under the age of two – so it is best to know the signs and symptoms, and when you should seek further advice."
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