Few RSV Cases Reported in the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently reported Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in Latin America and the Caribbean for Epidemiological Week #18 of 2023.

As of May 24, 2023, the PAHO confirmed RSV activity has remained low throughout most of the Americas.

However, in Brazil and Southern Cone, RSV activity, after showing an increase in recent weeks, a decreasing trend has been observed. 

In the U.S., Florida’s RSV season is longer than the rest of the nation and has distinct regional patterns. However, as of late May 2023, Florida has not reported an RSV outbreak.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.

However, according to the Florida Department of Health, young children and older adults, especially those with certain underlying health conditions, are at higher risk for severe illness from RSV.

RSV is a vaccine-preventable disease in older adults, and RSV monoclonal antibody therapies were approved for infants in 2023.