As RSV infections among children in Hawaii soar, more parents are calling 911 for help, officials said.
Meanwhile, state Health officials say 1 in every 4 RSV tests in Hawaii is coming back positive for the virus.
“The things that we worry about with kids is that they can progress so quickly,” said Honolulu EMS paramedic Sunny Fitzgerald.
Health officials say children under 5 are most at risk. RSV symptoms include running nose, sneezing, cough, fever, irritability and decreased appetite. While the vast majority of people who contract RSV recover at home, Honolulu EMS says lately it’s seeing an increased number of children who need a hospital.
“The majority, it’s going to be the younger kids,” said Fitzgerald. “Infant to toddlers.”
“The majority, it’s going to be the younger kids,” said Fitzgerald. “Infant to toddlers.”