Podcast: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

January 3, 2023

Asian baby was sick as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in kid hospital.

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Karen P. Acker discusses what to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV). She highlights the main symptoms of RSV and the differences between COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. She also discusses why children are at greatest risk for the serious illness. She reviews the best ways for parents to take care of their children at home and when it's important to seek additional medical treatments.

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