Sending positive thoughts to you both @cove for this.
Gotcha.
so they could tell which type they were. I don't recall my types but I do remember looking at a whole one under a hand lens and it was round and smooth on the outside but had crystals growing inwards within it - sort of like my very own geode 
As somneone who ALWAYS gets bronchitis or related lung issues when we travel, and which take 4-6 weeks to stop the cough, I'm been waiting for the new vax to become available.
Absolutely. As said previously the vaccine was approved in April 2023 in Europe and may 2023 in the USA.
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I can remember RSV when the kids were young. And they aren't young anymore.Absolutely. As said previously the vaccine was approved in April 2023 in Europe and may 2023 in the USA.
In June 2023 all media in Australia began reporting the epidemic of RSV for the first time. It is most likely for RSV to strike in winter. There were a few reports in April/May reporting a huge rise in cases in 2023 compared to 2022. Of course the fact that mandatory reporting of RSV began in 2022 was almost certainly a major contributor to this rise.
Before 2023 the reports of RSV were mainly in journals,medical societies and health departments.
A selection of the mid 2023 articles. Funny they all mention a coming vaccine. It was only approved in Australia in January 2024.
RSV cases skyrocket across the country compared to same time last year
The number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have jumped close to 10 times higher in some states across Australia when compared to last year. Experts say COVID complacency and higher testing rates could be why.
This is probably the best of the articles with less sensationalism.RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus
Even otherwise healthy children can end up in hospital with this winter respiratory virus.
Yes, we've had RSV go through the school for many years. Usually only the younger grades, with one or 2 older students and maybe a staff member occasionally.
So likely these figures suggest catch-up statistics and not an actual explosion of detected cases?Absolutely. As said previously the vaccine was approved in April 2023 in Europe and may 2023 in the USA.
In June 2023 all media in Australia began reporting the epidemic of RSV for the first time. It is most likely for RSV to strike in winter. There were a few reports in April/May reporting a huge rise in cases in 2023 compared to 2022. Of course the fact that mandatory reporting of RSV began in 2022 was almost certainly a major contributor to this rise.
Before 2023 the reports of RSV were mainly in journals,medical societies and health departments.
A selection of the mid 2023 articles. Funny they all mention a coming vaccine. It was only approved in Australia in January 2024.
RSV cases skyrocket across the country compared to same time last year
The number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have jumped close to 10 times higher in some states across Australia when compared to last year. Experts say COVID complacency and higher testing rates could be why.
This is probably the best of the articles with less sensationalism.RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus
Even otherwise healthy children can end up in hospital with this winter respiratory virus.
I know we don't agree but it's not just mortality we need to look at with any of these viruses.
That can happen with any respiratory virus. in fact I had a viral URTI about 4 weeks ago. I am just getting over the post viral cough now. And believe me Japan is the worst place for having a post viral cough.
Blood test and swab.
Yes
