Nola Family December 2024

Understanding RSV: Symptoms, Prevention, and Care Tips for Families

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32 DECEMBER 2024 | NOLAFAMILY.COM Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that can cause cold-like symptoms. Symptoms include a dry or W ith the arrival of the winter season comes an increase in sickness. The combination of colder weather and more indoor gatherings means it’s easier to contract a viral infection, and one of the most common viruses passed around is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). What is RSV?

runny nose, dry cough, low-grade fever, sore throat, sneezing, and headaches. Though similar to a common cold, the symptoms of RSV are usually more severe, and if left untreated, can develop into more serious illnesses like

or nose. Close contact with infected people will likely result in contracting the infection. RSV symptoms begin to show up 2-8 days after exposure. The infection is no longer considered contagious after 24 hours free of fever. Who is most at risk for RSV? RSV can be contracted by anyone, but young children and people with weakened immune systems are at an

pneumonia or bronchitis. How is RSV spread?

Just like any other viral infection, the illness is spread through germs passed from one person to another. The virus can enter through the mouth, eyes,

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