Watch: RSV cases on the rise this flu season

It’s still early for cold and flu season, but we’re seeing a large uptick in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — a common respiratory virus that typically affects children under the age of 1. Cases have also been more severe than usual.

Parents may be wondering how to keep their children from getting sick.

In this video, Mary P. Fairchok, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and medical director of infection prevention at MultiCare Health System, talks about how this year’s respiratory season is different than usual, what to do if your child gets sick and when and where to seek medical attention.