Children’s Hospitals Across Canada Report Being ‘Overwhelmed’ by Kids With Respiratory Infections

Children’s Hospitals Across Canada Report Being ‘Overwhelmed’ by Kids With Respiratory Infections
Ambulances parked outside of a hospital in Ottawa in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the virus currently being blamed for a surge in pediatric emergency room visits across Canada?

RSV infection is a common, highly contagious childhood illness that causes symptoms similar to colds. Cases usually take a week or two to resolve.