{
  "id": 18320450,
  "title": "Saudi experts share what parents should know about RSV during the season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/saudi-experts-share-what-parents-should-know-about-rsv-during-the",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:39:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette Business",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette-business",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666023/business/saudi-experts-share-what-parents-should-know-about-rsv-during-the-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Experts gathered in Jeddah to share vital advice for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during the season. Dr Ashraf Amir, Consultant in Family Medicine, and Dr Muawiyah Qasem, Consultant Pediatrician, provided practical guidance on recognizing serious RSV illness in young infants. While RSV often begins as a common cold, it can lead to lower respiratory tract infections like bronchiolitis and pneumonia, particularly in infants under six months old. Dr Amir emphasized that even healthy, full-term babies are not immune to more severe RSV illness. Parents should monitor changes in breathing, feeding, or overall condition to determine when to seek medical advice. Dr Qasem stressed the importance of preventive measures, including regular handwashing, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and protecting infants from second-hand smoke. The Saudi National Immunization Schedule for Children has been updated to include RSV immunization for infants born during the RSV season between October and March and those under 8 months when the season begins. For infants aged 8 to 19 months at the start of their second RSV season, additional recommendations apply to those at higher risk of severe disease. The meeting concluded with a clear message: parents are the key to protecting their babies through consistent prevention and prompt recognition of symptom changes.",
  "summary": "Specialists at a recent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) awareness meeting in Jeddah shared practical guidance for parents of young infants, explaining that more serious RSV illness is not limited to premature babies or those with underlying conditions. Speakers included Dr Ashraf Amir, Consultant in Family Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at the International Medical Center (IMC), and Dr…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}