Surge in RSV and Pneumonia Cases Threaten Holiday Season

Doctors are reporting an increase in hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory infection that typically affects young children. RSV can cause severe symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, and can be especially dangerous for infants and older adults. Health officials are urging people to take precautions, such as practicing good hand hygiene and avoiding close contact with sick individuals, to prevent the spread of RSV.