Introduction
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV), ASYMPTOMATIC SARS-COV-2
Testing for respiratory viruses in children has implications for clinical assessment, treatment, and public health surveillance. Upper respiratory sampling collected by a nasal swab is the preferred method for the accurate identification of respiratory viruses in children, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) [Children who require frequent procedures are specifically at risk of adverse psychological impact [A novel flocked anterior nasal swab (ANS) has been recently designed for children with the aim of reducing discomfort whilst maintaining diagnostic validity (Rhinoswab Junior, Rhinomed, Melbourne, Australia). An adult version has been used for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 screening in adolescents [