Discussing the rise of Respiratory syncytial virus cases in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — More RSV cases are being reported in Mobile.

It’s something you may not think much about unless you have children, but adults can get this potentially deadly respiratory virus, too!

Dr. Benjamin Estrada with USA Health joined News 5’s Cherish Lombard on the Red Couch to discuss the rise of RSV cases.

Dr. Estrada answers the following questions:

• Is the number of cases higher than last year or compared to the last few years?
• Why are numbers up?
• What are signs that it’s time to get to an emergency room?

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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