Is your baby at risk for RSV?

RSV is the #1 cause of hospitalization in babies under one year of age. Is your baby at risk for RSV?

Respiratory syncyntial virus (RSV) is a common, easily spread virus that almost all children catch at least once by the time they turn two. It usually causes moderate to severe cold-like symptoms. But for babies born 35 weeks or less, or born with heart or lung problems, RSV can lead to serious lung infection, hospitalization, breathing peoblems and, in some cases, death. RSV has also been linked to asthma-like wheezing episodes during childhood.

Watch for RSV symptoms.
If you see any of these common RSV symptoms call your baby’s doctor right away:

• A fever above 100.4
• Bluish lips or fingertips
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Trouble breathing
• Rapid breathing
• Gasping for breath

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