Welcome, dear readers! Today, we’re going to talk about a topic that’s close to our lungs, uh, hearts – Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or as we’ll affectionately call it, RSV. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “RS-what?” But fear not, we’re going to break it down for you in a way that even a kid with a stuffy nose could understand.
So, what exactly…
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Overview
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that causes infection of the lungs. It is the most common cause of childhood illness and infects most children before age two, though it can also affect adults.
RSV is highly contagious during the first week…