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RSV on the Rise in Connecticut

Symptoms and treatments that parents need to know

As the holidays approach, COVID-19 and the flu aren’t the only viruses parents need to be on the lookout for – respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has hit more than 30 states, including Connecticut.

“We are seeing an increase in sick children and adults with various respiratory problems coming into the ED,” said William Horgan, MD, Backus Hospital Emergency Department physician.

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