Is this vaxx-enhanced viral uptake of RSV in children? You’d think this would be investigated, yes?
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Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale says they’ve had to open up overflow units for pediatric ICU patients presenting with RSV
In recent weeks, there’s been a disturbing uptick in respiratory illnesses in kids, causing many to be hospitalized in the ICU — and Broward Health says they’re seeing the rise too.
In the past 48 hours, officials at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale say they’ve had to open up overflow units for pediatric ICU patients presenting with RSV — and it’s not COVID.
“Unfortunately, for the past week, we have seen a surge of cases of children coming with respiratory symptoms secondary to a viral infection,” said Dr. Hector Rodriguez-Cortes, chair of pediatrics at Broward Health.
Pediatric leaders at Broward Health say children have been coming to the emergency room and then needing ICU care because of these respiratory illnesses. Some even have to be intubated.
“These types of viruses normally present with common symptoms like a common cold,” Dr. Rodriguez-Cortes said. “It can vary from just runny nose to coughing, however, what we’re seeing here is that patients have progressed to a level where they require great care.”
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This also happened at the same time last year. Previously, RSV was only a serious illness for babies, particularly those born prematurely. Now it seems the norm. The children’s hospital where I live is also maxed out on these kids. Last year: same thing. ICU for a few days then home.
It’s all very strange