The Douglas County Health Department reports an increase in "RSV," a contagious virus that affects the lungs and breathing passages.
County Health reports data for the most recent week show 205 positive RSV tests in Douglas County compared to 33 for the same week one year ago.
The previous week showed 182 cases, up from 73 for that week a year ago, and the trend began prior to that.
Further impacting the concern is a report that pediatric Intensive Care Unit beds are near capacity
"Usually it's something that can be treated at home," the Health Department's Phil Rooney tells KFAB Radio News, "but make sure if somebody is sick, generally the younger people, but can also affect the older population, make sure that they stay home and they stay hydrated."
Treatment generally involves over-the-counter medicines to reduce pain and fevers.
The Health Department does remind parents to not give children nonprescription cold medicines without first talking to their health care provider.
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