RSV Update
LifeBridge Health Pediatrics has seen a surge in RSV cases, especially in
children under the age of 2.
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-ul) virus is a common virus that affects
the nose, throat, and lungs. It usually causes a mild, cold-like illness
but it can be serious for some children, causing illnesses such as
bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
What are the symptoms of RSV?
RSV may not be severe at first but can get worse.
Early symptoms of RSV may include:
In infants under the age of six months, symptoms may include:
Fever may not always occur with RSV infections.
How can you help your child be healthy?
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Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer
often.
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Cover your coughs and sneezes.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and face.
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Do not kiss or share cups and utensils with
people who have cold symptoms.
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Clean and disinfect surfaces that are
touched often, such as toys, cellphones, and doorknobs
When should I seek help?
Call your pediatrician if your child is:
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Having difficulty breathing
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Not drinking enough fluids
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Experiencing worsening symptoms (cough,
fever)
Follow your doctor’s advice.
Your pediatrician’s office or pediatric urgent care
is a good option for most patients, keeping the Emergency Department
option for the sicker kids who need it the most.
Children’s Urgent Care, part of LifeBridge Health’s Express Care Urgent
Care Centers, has three locations: Towson, Bel Air and Westminster: https://ucc4kids.com/
Flu Vaccine:
Influenza A and B are also on the rise in many
parts of the country, and we are seeing an uptick in Maryland as well.
Please get yourself and your children vaccinated against the flu as well.
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