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You may have heard RSV mentioned in the news. What is it? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common cause of winter infections.

In many cases, the symptoms are similar to a cold and can be treated at home. However, some young children become seriously ill and need hospital care.

What are the symptoms of RSV infection?

The symptoms of RSV infection are typical symptoms of a cold, such as a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, fever (high temperature), wheezing and not feeling like eating. These symptoms usually appear in stages and not all at once. In very young infants with RSV,