Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, continues to be a present and growing threat in Washington. Children’s hospitals across Puget Sound are seeing unprecedented volumes of patients.
One of the greatest strains is at Seattle Children’s Hospital. A spokesperson tells KIRO 7, “As we enter November, Seattle Children’s Emergency Department (ED) continues to see pediatric volumes holding steady at 200% with a peak of 300%. Approximately 50% of the patients we are seeing are coming to us with some type of respiratory concern. Most recently, the ED has jumped to nearly 250% most evenings and we are anticipating this to increase over the next several months.”
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