Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of lower respiratory infections in infants and children, occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the months of November through April. In the United States alone, approximately 90,000 children are hospitalized due to RSV illnesses and 2 percent die each year.

Virtually all children get RSV, but for otherwise healthy children, RSV usually amounts to little more than a cold. For at-risk infants, such as those born prematurely or those who suffer from a chronic lung condition known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the consequences can be more serious.

Common symptoms of RSV include a low-grade fever, runny nose and other cold-like symptoms, such as coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing and rapid breathing.

The virus spreads easily from person to person. To help reduce exposure, physicians recommend:

Have family members and caregivers wash their hands with warm water and soap before touching the baby.

Avoid being around the baby if you have cold or fever.

Keep your baby away from crowded places

Do not smoke around the baby.

If you have a low birth weight baby or a high-risk baby, consult your pediatrician regarding immunization options.

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Common Illnesses Coughs Colds Flu RSV Ear Infections (Otitus Media) Fevers Vomiting Diarrhea Cavities Stomach Aches Sore Throats Contagious Diseases Lifelong Health Issues Unavoidable Conditions Why Kids Get Sick So Often When To Call The Doctor When To Send Your Child to Daycare Safe Use of Antibiotics		Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of lower respiratory infections in infants and children, occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the months of November through April. In the United States alone, approximately 90,000 children are hospitalized due to RSV illnesses and 2 percent die each year. Virtually all children get RSV, but for otherwise healthy children, RSV usually amounts to little more than a cold. For at-risk infants, such as those born prematurely or those who suffer from a chronic lung condition known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the consequences can be more serious. Common symptoms of RSV include a low-grade fever, runny nose and other cold-like symptoms, such as coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing and rapid breathing. The virus spreads easily from person to person. To help reduce exposure, physicians recommend: Have family members and caregivers wash their hands with warm water and soap before touching the baby. Avoid being around the baby if you have cold or fever. Keep your baby away from crowded places Do not smoke around the baby. If you have a low birth weight baby or a high-risk baby, consult your pediatrician regarding immunization options.
		COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES & INFECTIONS \| YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT PARENTING CHALLENGES \| RESOURCES AND INFORMATION \| ABOUT THIS PROGRAM BACK TO PRAIRIE PUBLIC TELEVISION \| RETURN TO PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG HOME PAGE
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