Surge in children with respiratory virus reported in Hull

A consultant paediatrician at Hull Royal Infirmary reported a rise in children admitted with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory infections; NHS England data show winter months see more than 30,000 emergency admissions of children under 10 for respiratory illnesses.

A consultant paediatrician at Hull Royal Infirmary reported a rise in children being admitted with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory infections. NHS England data were cited to note that emergency hospital admissions for children under 10 increase during winter. The report did not announce any new public health measures or scheduled policy steps. Reported details: - A paediatric consultant, Dr Kavitha Tharian, said emergency teams are seeing more children admitted with RSV and other respiratory infections. - NHS England figures indicate more than 30,000 emergency admissions each month in winter for children under 10 with respiratory illnesses such as bronchiolitis and RSV. - The account notes that vaccination for eligible groups and hygiene measures were mentioned by the consultant, and pregnant women were advised to consider RSV vaccination as reported. Summary: Local health staff are reporting increased paediatric respiratory admissions this winter, mainly linked to RSV and similar infections. NHS England data show winter months typically bring higher emergency admissions for young children. No new wider measures were announced and further developments are undetermined at this time.