Rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across North America have prompted health authorities to accelerate the deployment of new preventive measures, as data shows concerning infection rates, particularly among infants and older adults. Current Situation RSV cases are climbing rapidly, with infants under one year constituting the largest proportion of infections, according to recent Health Canada data. Georgia ranks among the states with the highest weekly rates of positive RSV tests as of 12th December 2024. Nearly half (49.8%) of RSV-related hospitalizations in Canada from 2021 to 2022 involved patients under six months of age. In the United States, … Continue reading RSV Cases Surge: 49.8% of Infant Hospitalizations Linked to Virus as New Vaccines Aim to Cut 14,000 Admissions