Hospitals are feeling the stress of a one-two punch of RSV and influenza season. FOX13
According to the Washington Department of Health , hospital capacity overall is stretched – but the pressure is coming earlier than normal, and a more severe respiratory virus season is impacting hospital care., doctors are sounding the alarm that sick children need to be kept home from school as illness is quickly spreading. In addition to a large increase in illnesses hitting school-aged children, they’re seeing a shortage of Tylenol and ibuprofen at local pharmacies.
Dr. Amy Harley, co-health officer for Whatcom County Health Department said the hospital bed shortage is especially concerning. "We’re again in a situation where there might not be enough hospital beds for those who need care, and this is especially concerning when we consider very young, critically ill children," said Dr. Harley.Health Department tracks testing for respiratory illnesses. Much like Whatcom County, data shows that both RSV infections and influenza tests are coming back positive at both higher volume, and at a higher rate.
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