In babies, RSV is a common cause of a type of chest infection called bronchiolitis. Last week, the UK Health Security Agency ...

To protect yourself from RSV, practice good hygiene, consider getting a vaccination and be aware of potential risks, says the ...

Australia saw a record number of RSV cases last year, and NHS officials have suggested that the Australian winter often ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is often associated with children, adults can also ...

A UPMC pulmonologist talks about the symptoms, explains who is most at risk for a severe infection, and tells us how effective the vaccine is. Watch the interview in the video player above.

For newborns and infants, whose immune systems are still developing, and airways are small, RSV can quickly become serious.

People with RSV are most contagious during the first week of infection, though the virus can continue to spread up to a month after symptoms have disappeared, according to the Mayo Clinic.

It’s more likely RSV if you're wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), as this is a common symptom of RSV that isn’t usually present in a cold, the flu or COVID-19, Dr. Bhayani says.

The number of people seeking medical care for three key illnesses — COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — ...

Some over the counter flu/COVID tests are also available. RSV is typically tested for at the hospital or medical clinic. Symptoms of COVID-19, RSV, and Flu ABC News Photo Illustration, CDC, Mayo ...

Influenza vs. RSV symptoms Because RSV is often mild and the symptoms resemble those of other viruses, experts said it can be hard to tell if someone is infected with influenza, for example ...

YORK, Pa. — Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is on the rise this time of year. Dr. Vinitha Moopen with WellSpan Health has advice for how parents can help keep their children healthy during the ...