Know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus
RSV
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus, also called human respiratory syncytial virus and human orthopneumovirus, is a common, contagious airborne virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract
Symptoms of RSV
1 Irritability
2 Poor Feeding
3 Lethargy
4 Apnea
5 Fever
Symptoms in INFANTS
Symptoms in CHILDRENS
1 Runny nose
2 Decreased appetite
3 Cough
4 Sneezing
5 Fever
1 Runny nose
2 Decreased appetite
3 Cough
4 Sneezing
5 Fever
Symptoms in ADULTS
1 Runny nose
2 Sore throat
3 Cough
4 Headache
5 Fatigue
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Each year in the US RSV is estimated to cause approximately:58000 hospitalizations children younger than age 5 years.
Each year in the US RSV is estimated to cause approximately:58000 hospitalizations children younger than age 5 years.
HOW CAN I REDUCE THE RISK OF RSV?
HOW CAN I REDUCE THE RISK OF RSV?
1 Wash your hand.
2 Avoid touching.
3 Keep surface clean.
1 Wash your hand.
2 Avoid touching.
3 Keep surface clean.