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Concern Remains About Lack of Pediatric Beds Available in Illinois

CONCERN REMAINS ABOUT THE LACK OF I-C-U PEDIATRIC BEDS AVAILABLE IN ILLINOIS. 

 

FOR THE MOST PART, IT’S NOT KIDS WITH COVID-19 FILLING UP THE BEDS, IT’S YOUNG CHILDREN WITH R-S-V, A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, FLU CASES ARE STARTING TO RISE. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER DOCTOR ARTI BARNES SAYS THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE KIDS GET THE FLU VACCINE.

 

 

BARNES SAYS FAMILIES SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER THE LATEST COVID BOOSTER FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THERE ARE ABOUT 289 INTENSIVE CARE HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC BEDS IN ILLINOIS STATEWIDE AND 94 PERCENT OF THEM ARE FULL.

 

 

BARNES SAYS ONLY ABOUT 22 PERCENT OF KIDS HAVE RECEIVED A FLU SHOT. SHE ALSO ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO THINK ABOUT GETTING THEIR CHILD THE NEW COVID-19 BOOSTER AS WELL.

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