Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, November 19, 2022

Mountain Views-News Saturday, November 19, 2022 

WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW 
ABOUT RSV 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY 

By Frederick Kuo, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare, Southern California. 

Alverno Heights Academy Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 

As RSV cases continue to spike across parts of 
the U.S. — with some areas nearing seasonal 
peak levels — those typical “bugs” your child 
brings home may have you feeling on edge. 
With so much swirling around these days, it can 
be difficult to know what’s behind a constant 
cough, especially if your child is very young.
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can include 
symptoms similar to a common cold. However, 
the virus can develop into something more serious. 
RSV can infect people of all ages but is 
most severe for older adults and young children.
Usually almost every child under the age of 
2 has been exposed to RSV, but due to all the 
pandemic response over the last few years, kids 
have not been exposed as much to RSV. That 
is one of the reasons why we are seeing such a 
spike this year, as well as RSV in children older 
than 2. 
SymptomsRSV symptoms may vary and typically begin 
four to six days after infection. The most common 
symptoms might include:

• Runny nose 
• Low appetite 
• Coughing 
• Sneezing 
• Fever 
• Wheezing 
For young infants with RSV, they might be irritable, 
sluggish or find it harder to breathe.
Your pediatrician will be able to figure out 
whether it’s a common cold, COVID-19 or RSV, 
if you have concerns about symptoms your child 
is showing. They might perform tests, like chest 
X-rays, to see if pneumonia has developed.
When should you call a doctor?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) notes an increase in RSV-associated 
emergency room visits. However, most cases 
will go away on its own in a week or two. Symptoms 
are typically at their worst on days three to 
five of infection. Only 3% of children with RSV 
will require a hospital stay.
If symptoms become severe, contact your pediatrician 
right away. This may include:
• Symptoms of bronchiolitis 
• Symptoms of dehydration (only one wet 
diaper in 8 hours or more)
• Difficulty breathing 
• Gray or blue lips, tongue or skin 
• A significant decrease in activity or 
alertness 
Even though RSV is common, and it might 
seem difficult to figure out how severe it will 
become, there are some risk factors parents 
should be aware of. 
• Children who are born premature or 
are 6 months old or younger are most at-risk for 
RSV complications
• Children with chronic heart or lung 
disease, or a weaker immune system, can also 
be susceptible to RSVTreatment 
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent RSV 
and no specific treatment for the infection. As 
stated, most cases will resolve on their own. 
However, there are a few things you can do to 
help relieve the symptoms: 
• Manage pain and fever with over-thecounter 
medications (consult your pediatrician 
for guidance and never give aspirin to children)
• Drink plenty of fluids 
• Nasal saline to help with breathing 
• Cool-mist humidifier to help break up 
mucus 
Talk to your health care provider before you 
give any over-the-counter cold medicine to 
your child.
RELATED: ER, urgent care or virtual visit? 
Where to go for careHow it spreadsRSV is typically spread through coughs and 
sneezes, but can spread when someone touches 
a surface that has the virus on it and then 
touches their face, before washing their hands.
The following tips may help reduce your family’s 
risk:
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a 
tissue or your arm, not your hands
• Avoid close contact with others, especially 
those who are sick
• Wash your hands frequently 
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth 
with unwashed hands 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched 
surfaces at home 
• If you’re sick, stay home 
• Drink plenty of fluids 
• Nasal saline to help with breathing 
• Cool-mist humidifier to help break up 
mucus 
Talk to your health care provider before you 
give any over-the-counter cold medicine to 
your child.
RELATED: ER, urgent care or virtual visit? 
Where to go for careHow it spreadsRSV is typically spread through coughs and 
sneezes, but can spread when someone touches 
a surface that has the virus on it and then 
touches their face, before washing their hands.
The following tips may help reduce your family’s 
risk:
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a 
tissue or your arm, not your hands
• Avoid close contact with others, especially 
those who are sick
• Wash your hands frequently 
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth 
with unwashed hands 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched 
surfaces at home 
• If you’re sick, stay homeThe best way to avoid transmission of RSV is 
what we have been doing very well over the last 
few years: Scrupulous hand hygiene with washing 
our hands frequently with soap and water, 
and cleaning the surfaces small hands get to, 
like doorknobs and handles. Also, wear a mask 
if you have any respiratory symptoms.
With the knowledge of what RSV may look like 
— and how it is different from other viruses — 
you’ll be able to take steps to keep your child as 
healthy as possible all year round. 
For more information, visit the CDC website.
https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/ 

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(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Julia V. Fanara
E-mail address: jfanara@alvernoheights.org 
Arcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forseebforsee@ausd.net 

Arroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke
E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Barnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 446-5588Head of School: Tonya BeilsteinKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 

Bethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3527Preschool-TK-8th Grade 
Principal: Jonathon Haweswebsite: www. bcslions.org 

Clairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91775Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 

Foothill Oaks Academy822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010(626) 301-9809Principal: Nancy Lopezwww.foothilloaksacademy.orgoffice@foothilloaksacademy.org 

Frostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 
(626) 791-1255Head of School: Jenny Janetzke 
Email: jenny@frostig.org 

The Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-2410Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner 
website: www.goodenschool.org 

High Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon RoadPasadena, Ca. 91107 
Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 

La Salle College Preparatory3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org 
Principal Dr. Jamal Adams 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson 
Odyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neillwebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
Pasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 396-5880 Principal: Mathew Kodama 
website: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024Principal: Adela Solis (626) 355-6114solis@st-ritaschool.orgWebsite: www.st-ritaschool.org 

Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Lindsay LUISE-mail address: LUIS.lindsay@pusd.us 
Sierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.net 

Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626) 797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 

Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
Pasadena Unified School District 
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us 
Arcadia Unified School District 
234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007 

(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
Monrovia Unified School District 
325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016 
(626) 471-2000Website: www.monroviaschools.net 

Duarte Unified School District 
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
(626)599-5000Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us 

Arcadia Christian School 
1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006Preschool - and TK - 8th Grade 
626-574-8229/626-574-0805Email: inquiry@acslions.comPrincipal: Cindy Harmonwebsite: www.acslions.com 

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