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Dr. Juan Salazar

Surge In Children Hospitalized With Virus Putting Strain On CT Hospitals, Sparking Concerns Surge In Children Hospitalized With Virus Putting Strain On CT Hospitals, Sparking Concerns
Surge In Children Hospitalized With Virus Putting Strain On CT Hospitals, Sparking Concerns An alarming surge in potentially serious respiratory illnesses among children is sparking concern nationwide, and in the region. Cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common cold virus that can be associated with severe disease in young children as well as older adults, are now rising in 32 states, including New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The non-COVID-19 related virus, common among children, is now appearing earlier in the season and more frequently. Connecticut has been especially affected, seeing an unprecedented number of children infected by the illnes…