Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can affect both children and adults but is most dangerous for young babies and older people. Learn the signs of RSV and when to take your child to the emergency department at choc.org/rsv. | CHOC

GUESS THE DIAGNOSIS ➡️ That cough is from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)! It’s a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, but in infants, especially those under 12 months, it can lead to severe respiratory distress. RSV is the #1 cause of hospitalization in infants under 12 months old in the U.S. (baby in video was hospitalized for 6 days at 5 weeks old). ➡️ RSV Symptoms & Cough Description 🚨Starts like a mild cold: runny nose, cough, low grade fever 🚨Progresses to wheezing, rapid breat

What is RSV ? 👉Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the lungs and airways, especially in infants and young children. 👉It often starts like a cold—with cough, runny nose, and fever—but can progress to wheezing or breathing difficulty. 👍RSV peaks in fall and winter and spreads easily through droplets and surfaces. 👉Most children recover at home, but babies under 6 months, premature infants, and those with heart or lung disease are at higher risk for severe illness,