21 July 2021

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RSV runs rampant in Nelson Kate Russell Reporter

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Early childhood centres around Nelson are experiencing a sharp decline in attendance rates as winter illness, including the RSV

virus, tightens its grip on the region. There has been at least one confirmed case of RSV at a Nelson preschool, while others say they have had “huge” drops in children attending, whether it be due to sickness or a precaution from parents.

The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that affects all age groups but is especially severe for infants less than one-year-old, for older people, and people who are immunocompromised. It is very infectious and can easily pass from person to person

through coughing and sneezing. According to figures from Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH), 128 children presented to ED with respiratory symptoms many of which are caused by viruses including RSV - between July 8 - 18. Out of this number, 23 were admitted to hospital.

Dr Nick Baker, chief medical officer for NMH, says while an increase in respiratory illness caused by viruses is normal for this time of year, these numbers represent a “substantial increase”. “Normally our community has a

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