Oregon governor declares RSV in children a public health emergency

OHSU Doernbecher, other hospitals in the region seeing a high number of sick children amid health care staffing challenges

By Nicole Rideout November 15, 2022 Portland, OR

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VIDEO DOWNLOAD: What is RSV and who is most vulnerable?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: What should I do if I think my child has RSV?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: The state declared a public health emergency for RSV, what does that mean?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

Ways to prevent RSV

Josephine "JoJo" Schmidt, 2, washes her hands after receiving her COVID-19 vaccine. Frequent hand washing, staying up to date on vaccines, and avoiding people who are sick are all ways to help prevent the spread of RSV. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: Why is this year so severe for RSV?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: What would the impact of RSV mean for those seeking care at Doernbecher Children's Hospital?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

Dana A. Braner M.D. (OHSU)

Judy Guzman-Cottrill, D.O.

Judy Guzman-Cottrill, D.O. (OHSU)

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VIDEO DOWNLOAD: What kind of symptoms should parents look out for RSV?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: What should parents do to keep their children safe from RSV and how can we prevent RSV in the community?

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: What is the scene in health care because of RSV

Carl Eriksson, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in the care of critically ill infants and children. He has been at OHSU Doernbecher since 2011. (OHSU)