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Be RSV Aware
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious infection of the airways and lungs.
It spreads easily, especially between siblings and family members, and is a leading cause of hospital admissions in babies under six months old.
RSV can also cause serious complications in some adults aged 60 years or older.
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It spreads easily, especially between siblings and family members, and is a leading cause of hospital admissions in babies under six months old.
RSV can also cause serious complications in some adults aged 60 years or older.
Learn more about RSV in:
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What is RSV?
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover within a week or two by resting at home. But it can also cause serious illness, most often in young babies as well as older people, especially those with other health issues.
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