Kids with RSV overwhelm Philadelphia pediatric hospitals

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia pediatric hospitals are overwhelmed with sick childrenmost of whom have the contagious respiratory virus RSV. It’s a trend that’s happening across the country, complicated by the increasing number of flu cases. Doctors say it’s time to take precautions to keep these respiratory illnesses from spreading more widely. RSV is currently the … Read more

Emergency rooms fill up with spike in pediatric RSV cases

Emergency rooms fill up with spike in pediatric RSV cases – CBS News Watch CBS News Hospitals across the country are seeing a big influx in cases of pediatric respiratory syncytial virus during an early season surge. Omar Villafranca reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more

Early surge in pediatric RSV cases puts strain on hospitals

Early surge in pediatric RSV cases puts strain on hospitals – CBS News Watch CBS News Children’s hospitals across the U.S. are seeing a surge in pediatric cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — and some are struggling to find enough beds for all of their patients. One doctor said the early and rapid … Read more

“It’s going to be a rough winter”: Hospitals overwhelmed by pediatric patients with respiratory virus

Hospitals in 33 states are seeing a dramatic rise in children suffering from the respiratory virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Cases have more than doubled in 25 states, putting a strain on hospitals — with some facilities so overwhelmed, they’re running out of beds. At Connecticut Children’s hospital, doctors said they’re slammed with a surge … Read more

“Knox Socks” helps support families affected by pediatric cancer

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Heading into his third year in the NFL, Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox is a favorite for what he does on the field and off of it. Since his rookie season, Knox has devoted time to the P.U.N.T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, which provides financial and emotional support for Western New York families whose … Read more