By Terry Craig
Jul 21, 2021 | 6:21 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A respiratory illness called ‘RSV’ is spreading throughout the country and has reached the Wabash Valley.
The first cases in our area were seen in early June.
“Right now we’re now seeing a huge spike in Vigo County going through our daycares and a lot of young ones getting sick with RSV,” said Roni Elder, Vigo County Health Department Health Educator.
RSV is similar to the flu as they share similar symptoms such runny nose, cough or fatigue. However, RSV is almost exclusively a winter illness leaving many in the health community confused as to why the spike of cases is in the summer months.