RSV

Amid the "tripledemic," survey findings highlight health, financial and emotional toll of respiratory syncytial virus. WASHINGTON, Jan.

92% of providers agreed that if an immunization were available it should be added to the Vaccines for Children program. [pair of national surveys](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3754105-1&h=3110170094&u=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.allianceforpatientaccess.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2FAfPA-and-NCfIH_The-Indirect-Impact-of-RSV_Survey-Report_Jan-2023.pdf&a=pair+of+national+surveys) – one of parents with children who had RSV and one of health care providers who regularly treat infants and young children with RSV – reveal the disease's burden extends beyond immediate symptoms, to include serious financial challenges, strained marriages and relationships and mental health concerns. Both parents and providers overwhelmingly agreed that immunizations and vaccine-like interventions could help to minimize the burden of RSV. The parent survey polled 340 parents who have had a child sick with RSV. Reported by the [Alliance for Patient Access](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3754105-1&h=342197306&u=https%3A%2F%2Fallianceforpatientaccess.org%2F&a=Alliance+for+Patient+Access) and the [National Coalition for Infant Health](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3754105-1&h=3332013567&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infanthealth.org%2F&a=National+Coalition+for+Infant+Health), the findings highlight a clear need for preventive interventions against RSV and greater disease awareness. - More than two-thirds of parents said the costs of RSV posed a financial burden or financial crisis for their family.