​Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

• It is a respiratory (lung) infection that is caused by a virus.
• It is NOT a common cold.
• Infants under 6 months are most likely to have problems     
  

Signs and Symptoms

• Runny nose
• Cough
• Fever
• Wheezing  

Spread

• Spreads through the air by coughing and sneezing or by direct contact with articles used by the infected person.   

Treatment

• Over time the virus will go away.
• The goal is to relieve the symptoms while the infection is present and treat any complications should they arise.

Complications

• Possible complications include ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia, or in severe cases, respiratory failure

Prevention

• Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and do not share food, drink or eating utensils with others. (teach your children this)
• It is important to wash your hands with soap and water after coughing, sneezing, wiping a nose, eating or before preparing food.