华盛顿州延长RSV疫苗的最后期限,为婴儿和高危幼童提供疫苗.此前病例数量急剧增加以及住院患者人数激增. Washington State extends RSV vaccine deadline for infants and high-risk toddlers amid surge in cases and hospitalizations.

华盛顿州延长了RSV免疫接种的最后期限,因为病例急剧增加,一年以下婴儿住院率最高. Washington State has extended the deadline for RSV immunizations for infants and high-risk toddlers due to a surge in cases, with hospitalization rates for babies under one year at their highest. 病毒是导致婴儿住院的主要原因, 每年造成成千上万老人死亡的重要因素. 它在托儿所和家庭环境中很容易传播. The virus, a leading cause of infant hospitalization and a contributor to thousands of deaths among older adults annually, spreads easily in daycare and household settings. 延期给父母更多的时间保护8个月以下或有健康风险的8到19个月儿童. The extension gives parents more time to protect children under 8 months or those 8 to 19 months with health risks. 州卫生官陶广盖特博士敦促家庭及时咨询医疗保健提供者, 以防范RSV. State Health Officer Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett urges families to consult healthcare providers promptly about RSV protection.