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Thailand reports 8,578 RSV cases, with infants under 6 months most vulnerable

BANGKOK — 10 October 2026, Thailand has reported 8,578 cumulative cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from 1 January to 8 September 2026, including one death involving a two-month-old premature infant, according to the Department of Disease Control. Most reported cases involved young children, while health officials warned that infants during their first six months […] The post Thailand…

Thailand reports 8,578 RSV cases, with infants under 6 months most vulnerable

Thailand has recorded 8,578 cumulative cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) since 1 January to 8 September 2026, with infants under six months being the most vulnerable group, according to the Department of Disease Control. Most cases involved young children, and health officials cautioned that infants during their first six months of life are particularly susceptible to severe illness. Doctors are advising pregnant women to consult their physicians about ways to protect their babies against RSV before birth.

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