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Respiratory Viruses Surge Among Children in Israel During Peak Summer
Clalit Health Services reports an unusual early summer surge in respiratory viral infections among children in Israel, with one in two children diagnosed recently. Symptoms include fever, cough, and runny nose, and the rise is atypical for the season.
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What happened
- 01One in two children visiting Clalit clinics recently diagnosed with respiratory viruses.
- 02Respiratory illnesses appeared unusually early, starting mid-July instead of autumn or winter.
- 03Common symptoms include fever, cough, and runny nose, with some children showing eye discharge.
- 04Air conditioners are not the sole cause, as their use is consistent every summer.
- 05Bacterial throat infections differ by lacking nasal symptoms and are less tested in children under three.
- 06Parents should seek medical care if children remain lethargic after fever or have breathing difficulties.
Parents are advised to seek medical care if children do not recover normally or show breathing difficulties.
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