R-S-V CASES IN SIOUX CITY AT NORMAL LEVEL

R-S-V IS A RESPIRATORY VIRUS THAT AFFECTS YOUNG CHILDREN. A RECENT SEVERE OUTBREAK IN SIOUX FALLS HAS FORCED SANFORD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO OPEN AN AUXILLARY WING TO FIND MORE BEDS FOR ILL YOUNGSTERS.

THE SITUATION IS MUCH BETTER HERE IN SIOUX CITY. DR. STEVEN JOYCE OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER SAYS R-S-V CASES ARE ABOUT NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR:    

DR. JOYCE SAYS R-S-V SYMPTOMS ARE SIMILAR TO A HEAVY COLD, AND THAT CAUSES BREATHING PROBLEMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS:

DR. JOYCE SAYS IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE YOUNGSTERS HYDRATED WITH BED REST AND TO MAKE SURE THEY'RE BREATHING WITHOUT A LOT OF DIFFICULTY.

HE ADVISES TO CHECK WITH YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY IF THE CHILD IS TWO YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER.