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The Risks of RSV

Watching for Signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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RSV Facts

  • RSV is the most common virus that occurs in babies. The leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants, RSV is especially dangerous to at-risk babies, including infants born prematurely, children with chronic lung disease and patients who take medication for heart conditions.
  • The RSV season begins in late fall and extends through early spring. During this time, up to 80,000 infants are hospitalized nationwide and approximately 500 die from RSV-related illnesses.
  • RSV is spread easily from person to person through respiratory tract secretions. Symptoms initially may resemble those of a cold, such as fever and runny nose. As the disease worsens, symptoms can include coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing and rapid breathing.
  • Although not a cure, monthly injections of the monoclonal antibody Synagis – a preventive vaccine – may reduce the risk of hospitalization.

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