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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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When the issue is more than just a cold

What is RSV?

RSV is a very common respiratory virus. At first, symptoms of an RSV infection may resemble those of a cold and may include:

 

1. Low-grade fever. 2. Runny nose. 3. Dry cough. 4. Sore throat. 5. Mild headache.

Is my baby at risk?

Children born prematurely or with certain lung or heart problems have a greater risk of getting a more serious RSV infection. What conditions cause a higher risk for
serious RSV infections?

 

Nacieron de forma prematura
Nacieron de forma prematura
Tienen enfermedades pulmonares crónicas
Tienen enfermedades pulmonares crónicas
Tienen ciertos defectos cardíacos
Tienen ciertos defectos cardíacos
Tienen un sistema inmunitario debilitado
Tienen un sistema inmunitario debilitado

How can I protect my child?

RSV is spread easily through sneezing, coughing, or by touching something that might have the virus on it.

1. Wash your hands often and ask others to do the same.

2. Avoid crowds and other young children, especially those with a cold or fever.

3. Keep toys, clothes, blankets, and sheets clean.

4. Don’t let anyone smoke in your home or near your baby.

Learn more about RSV

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1. Jones A. RSV: when it’s more than just a cold. HealthyChildren.org. Updated November 4, 2019. Accessed June 22, 2020. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/RSV-When-Its-More-Than-Just-a-Cold.aspx

2. Piedimonte G, Perez MK. Respiratory syncytial virus infection and bronquiolitis. Pediatr Rev. 2014;35(12):519-530. doi:10.1542/pir.35-12-519 3. Goldstein M, Phillips R, DeVincenzo JP, et al. National Perinatal Association 2018 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Clinical Practice Guideline: an evidence-based interdisciplinary collaboration. Neonatology Today. 2017;12:1-27.

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