RSV-associated hospitalizations among American Indian and Alaska Native children in Alaska and the Southwest United States, 2019-2023

Rachel M. Hartman; Catherine G. Sutcliffe; James Keck; Jessica E. Atwell; Amanda Burrage; Angela P. Campbell; James Chappell; Fatimah S Dawood; Christine Desnoyers; Jennifer Dobson; Joel S. Espinoza; Starla Garcia; Natasha Halasa; Elvira Honie; Verlena Little; James McAuley; Meredith McMorrow; Kelly Menachof; Dennie Parker Riley; Mila M. Prill; Amy Swango-Wilson; Lauryl Torkelson; Dan VanDeRiet; Rosalyn Singleton; Laura L Hammitt

doi:10.1093/jpids/piag058

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This research aims to assess the rates of RSV-associated hospitalizations among American Indian and Alaska Native children under five years old.
Conducted active surveillance for acute respiratory infections at select health facilities.
Targeted hospitalized AI/AN children ages less than five years.
Focused on communities in Alaska and the Southwest United States.
High rates of RSV-associated hospitalization identified among American Indian and Alaska Native children.
Findings emphasize an ongoing public health concern in the affected regions.

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Active surveillance reveals high rates of RSV-related hospitalizations in young American Indian and Alaska Native children, highlighting prevention needs.

Abstract

We conducted active surveillance for acute respiratory infection (ARI) among hospitalized AI/AN children ages <5 years at select health facilities in Alaska and the Southwest United States. Children in these communities continue to experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated hospitalization, underscoring the need for prevention products.

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Hartman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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