The Brief
- As the colder months settle in, a wave of illnesses like RSV, flu and norovirus are making their presence felt, particularly among young children.
- Dr. Dan Taylor, a pediatrician at St. Christopher’s Hospital, reports an increase in pediatric cases at the hospital’s sick clinic.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RSV activity is increasing nationwide, leading to more pediatric cases and emergency room visits.
PHILADELPHIA – As the colder months settle in, a wave of illnesses like RSV, flu and norovirus are making their presence felt, particularly among young children.
Rising cases of RSV and flu
What we know:
Dr. Dan Taylor, a pediatrician at St. Christopher’s Hospital, reports an increase in pediatric cases at the hospital’s sick clinic.
“We’re seeing it. This is bread and butter pediatrics right now,” Taylor said. He notes that children are more vulnerable due to the cold weather keeping them indoors and in close contact with others.…