Oxygen to help with breathing or (intravenous) IV fluids if they are not eating or drinking. RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in children under age 1 year.
The timing can vary in some parts of the country. This virus usually occurs in the late fall through early spring months. It enters the body through the nose or eyes, usually from contact with infected saliva, mucus or nasal discharge. It spreads like aĬold virus from person to person. RSV is one of the many viruses that cause respiratory illness. Your child's pediatrician will follow the latest guidance on Pediatrician about ways to prevent serious illness from RSV. Older babies age 8–19 months at higher risk may be eligible for the RSV immunization called palivizumab for the 2023–2024 RSV season.This will protect your new baby from severe RSV illness. If you are pregnant, you can get an RSV vaccine between 32 through 36 weeks pregnancy.
