Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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Almost all children get a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection at least once before they are 2 years of age. Most children have mild symptoms. But babies and some children can get very sick from RSV. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about RSV, including how to protect babies and young children from RSV infection.