RSV in Children

What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild cold symptoms. Sometimes, RSV can lead to a more dangerous illness of bronchiolitis or pneumonia. Check out the resources below and always ask your pediatrician if you have questions in regards to your child’s care.

RSV spreads when a child comes into contact with fluid from an infected person’s nose or mouth. This can happen if a child touches a contaminated surface and touches his or her eyes, mouth, or nose.

• Learn more about the symptoms and treatments and how to prevent it.

What Type of Pediatric Illness Symptoms Need Immediate Care?

Advice From the Experts

All About RSV with Healthy Children and the AAP: What Happens when RSV is More Than Just a Cold?

• See the Response from The American Academy of Pediatrics and Healthy Children