Tennessee Kids Hit Hard by Off-Season RSV Surge
Hospitals across Tennessee are swamped with children battling respiratory syncytial virus months ahead of its typical winter peak. Pediatricians report up to 10 daily admissions in West Tennessee alone, mirroring winter levels. Health officials urge vaccinations amid the alarming spike.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Respiratory syncytial virus cases are surging among Tennessee children in an unusual off-season outbreak, overwhelming hospitals from West Tennessee to Middle Tennessee. Dr. Nicole Jones, a pediatric hospitalist at West Tennessee Healthcare, said her facilities are seeing about 10 RSV-related child admissions per day — rates typically reserved for November through March. 'It’s unusual to see cases pop up in the summertime, and we have some children with it that have had to be hospitalized,' Jones said. Better testing may partly explain the rise, but experts link it to broader national trends.
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