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Show Dangerous RSV virus hits Utah A common cold virus that can be dangerous to infants has Primary Childrens Medical Center scrambling for beds and treating record-breakin- g numbers in its emergency department. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the culprit, a common virus that causes a runny nose, congestion and cough. In adults and olderchildren the virus causes a cold with mild symptoms. lowever, in infants younger than two years the disease can be serious enough to hospitalize the child. Infants under three months 1 of age and those who have chronic health problems tend to become sickest with RSV. The virus is very contagious and is transmitted by contact with fluids from the nose, mouth and eyes. It can be spread from Person to person by sharing the same dishes and by not washing hands after sneezing, coughing or nose blowing, and by coughing directly into a persons face. In most cases the illness can be treated with acetaminophen for fever, a decongestant to decrease the runny nose, or a medication to help the child breathe easier. In the most serious cases the child must be hospitalized to receive oxygen and medications. Doctors at Primary Childrens Medical Center have the following advice for preventing respiratory infections: Commission news (Continued from page 1) the Indianola area was given the as did Commissions d, George Johansens request for a zone change from agriculture to commercial for a tract in the Mountainville area that would enable him to construct a cement plant. In addition to these construc- tion issues, the Commission passed the mandatory ordinance establishing its place and time of meetings. They will be h dd at the Commission chambers in the courthouse on the first T uesday of each month at 10 a.m. and the third Tuesday at 1 p.m. People who would like to get on the agenda to ask for something like tax relief or more attention to pot holes, can call County Clerk Kristine C. Anderson at 83 2 3 and be listed for around 15 minutes on the next meeting date. 5-- 1 Wash your hands. Frequent handwashing is the most effective way to prevent spread of communicable diseases. The correct method is to apply soap to wet hands and scrub hands vigorously for 5 seconds before rinsing. Do not allow infants to play with toys that have been handled 10-1- ) a ment and local doctors offices are crowded, parents should not hesi- round, but the numbers skyrocket sician if: The child with illness is der three months old. problems rarely causes if it is treated properly. However, if your small child is having difficulty breathing and is anxious or distressed, heshe should be seen by a physician as soon as possible. In December, Primary Childrens emergency department saw 3,729 patients, breaking all previous records. There were 500 children admitted to the hospital from the emergency department that month, which is twice the average. Most of the children seen in emergency and admitted to the during winter months. Most pertate to contact their physician if sons will be infected many times with RSV during their lives, since they are worried about their chilthe body does not develop immudren. Parents should contact a phynity to the disease. The illness long-ter- un- by ill children. sqDCcsPo m rPOSo GB ootS The illness seems to interWash your hands before fere with the childs ability to holding an infant, particularly if sleep or drink. 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