/tags/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:59:35 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-09-20/covid-19-rsv-flu-updated-shots-are-available-now-in-oregon October: time for muddy soccer practices, cider pressing and Halloweentown ... And time to roll up your sleeves. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:59:35 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-09-20/covid-19-rsv-flu-updated-shots-are-available-now-in-oregon Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2023-11-22/more-newborn-shots-for-rsv-come-to-oregon-but-wont-meet-demand-officials-say So far, more than 4,000 infants in Oregon have received Nirsevimab and will have some protection against severe RSV this winter, but many more are eligible and demand has outstripped supply. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:39:22 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-11-22/more-newborn-shots-for-rsv-come-to-oregon-but-wont-meet-demand-officials-say Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2023-11-06/californias-tripledemic-season-is-off-to-a-mild-start-what-to-know-about-flu-rsv-and-covid New vaccines for RSV and an updated booster for COVID-19 give Californians more tools to protect themselves from respiratory viruses this fall. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:40:16 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-11-06/californias-tripledemic-season-is-off-to-a-mild-start-what-to-know-about-flu-rsv-and-covid Shreya Agrawal /npr-news/2023-10-25/a-new-rsv-shot-could-help-protect-babies-this-winter-if-they-can-get-it-in-time Hospitals were overwhelmed last winter by a surge in pediatric cases of RSV. Now a new monoclonal antibody shot could help, but price and supply issues are causing delays in getting it to infants. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT /npr-news/2023-10-25/a-new-rsv-shot-could-help-protect-babies-this-winter-if-they-can-get-it-in-time Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2023-10-02/treatment-to-protect-infants-from-rsv-faces-obstacles-in-oregon Pediatricians in Oregon expect to start receiving the first shipments of a new drug this week that reduces the risk of lung infections for infants. But children’s health experts are concerned that some babies are going to face obstacles to getting the new shot. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:36:34 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-10-02/treatment-to-protect-infants-from-rsv-faces-obstacles-in-oregon Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2023-09-01/california-covid-cases-are-increasing-again-heres-the-latest-on-boosters-and-more It’s a confusing time in the COVID pandemic. A new booster is on the way, but cases are rising and you might want more protection now. Sat, 02 Sep 2023 01:01:24 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-09-01/california-covid-cases-are-increasing-again-heres-the-latest-on-boosters-and-more Kristen Hwang /health-and-medicine/2023-01-13/flu-rsv-and-covid-19-rates-are-dropping-but-oregon-hospitals-are-still-struggling Of the three respiratory diseases circulating this winter, RSV has improved the most with hospitalizations decreasing rapidly, the Oregon Health Authority says. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:57:13 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-01-13/flu-rsv-and-covid-19-rates-are-dropping-but-oregon-hospitals-are-still-struggling Kristian Foden-Vencil /health-and-medicine/2022-12-28/oregons-health-care-crises-will-spill-over-into-the-new-year Oregon will start 2023 with a new health authority director while facing myriad challenges that include an overburdened hospital system that struggles to meet the demand for patient care Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:55:23 GMT /health-and-medicine/2022-12-28/oregons-health-care-crises-will-spill-over-into-the-new-year Ben Botkin /health-and-medicine/2022-12-12/oha-recommends-return-to-indoor-masking-as-respiratory-illnesses-rage For the third time in as many years, health officials are worried about holiday gatherings. But this year—it’s more than COVID-19 driving concern. Other respiratory illnesses, including RSV, are at historically high levels, prompting the call for a return to indoor masking. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:25:06 GMT /health-and-medicine/2022-12-12/oha-recommends-return-to-indoor-masking-as-respiratory-illnesses-rage Tiffany Eckert /health-and-medicine/2022-12-09/pediatric-icu-cases-stabilizing-but-influenza-and-covid-19-rates-rising-oregon-health-experts-say Oregon continues to face a historic strain on its hospital systems as pediatric and adult respiratory illnesses slam the state. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:48:40 GMT /health-and-medicine/2022-12-09/pediatric-icu-cases-stabilizing-but-influenza-and-covid-19-rates-rising-oregon-health-experts-say April Ehrlich