Flu cases expected to rise as RSV, other respiratory viruses keep Chicago pediatric hospitals busy

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Flu cases expected to rise as RSV, other respiratory viruses keep Chicago pediatric hospitals busy
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For weeks, Chicago hospitals have been full with pediatric patients fighting RSV, the flu and other illnesses.

For weeks, hospitals have been full with pediatric patients fighting RSV, the flu and other illnesses.Flu season hitting hard as RSV, other respiratory illnesses strain hospitals and antibiotic supply

Chicago area pediatric units are in constant communication with each other to accommodate all of the patients coming in, though they are expecting another surge in patients as families gather for the holidays.

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