A widespread respiratory virus is spreading unusually fast-see what parents need to do.

PART 01 RSV infections are going rampant all throughout the US

"We are seeing RSV infections take over across the country."

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly all children become infected with RSV before they turn 2. Most adults who become infected contract the disease only mildly; however, for the elderly or those with chronic heart or lung disease or a weakened immune system, the disease can be dangerous. But RSV can be especially tricky for infants and children.

PART 02 What to watch out for

For many, RSV is a mild illness that can be treated at home.

On average, an infection lasts five days to a few weeks and often goes away on its own, the CDC says. Sometimes the cough can last up to four weeks, pediatricians say.

Symptoms can resemble those of a cold: runny nose, decreased appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever and wheezing. Young infants may also simply seem irritable or lethargic and have trouble breathing.

Not every child will experience all possible RSV symptoms.

When it comes to RSV, parents should be especially cautious if their children are premature infants, newborns, children with weakened immune systems or neuromuscular disorders, and children younger than 2 years with chronic lung and heart disease, the CDC says.

PART 03 RSV treatment

Testing is important because treatment for conditions such as influenza and covid-19 can vary.

There is no antiviral or specific treatment for RSV like there is for the flu, and there is no vaccine. But if your child is sick, there is something you can do to help.

Fever and pain can be treated with non-aspirin pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Also, make sure your child drinks enough.

Talk to your pediatrician before giving your child over-the-counter cold medicines, as they can sometimes contain ingredients that are not appropriate for children.

PART 04 The Immediate diagnosis and accurate diagnosis are very urgent and important

Hecin focuses on the diagnosis of respiratory pathogens. The RSV Nucleic Acid Test Kit (PCR-fluorescence probe method) developed by Hecin has obtained the CE certificate. The Kit has high sensitivity and is simple to operate, is suitable for the rapid diagnosis of diseases caused by RSV infection and is compatible with common fluorescence PCR instrument. The product is made into a freeze-dried powder reagent, which has strong stability and can be transported and stored at room temperature, eliminating the trouble of cold-chain transportation and storage. The operation is simple and convenient, and the operator does not need complicated operations.