How to Stay Safe during RSV Season
How to stay safe during RSV season
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be life-threatening, but there are new treatments to prevent and treat the disease.
This video is part of “Innovations in: RSV,” an editorially independent special report produced with the financial support of MSD, Sanofi And AstraZeneca.
Zachary Rubin: Holy cow, folks. We are entering RSV season, and for babies, this illness can quickly become serious. Here’s what you need to know.
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I’m Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double board-certified pediatrician and allergist, and every fall I see an increase in RSV cases in my clinic. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States
At first, RSV may seem like a common cold, but if your baby starts breathing quickly, tightens his ribs, or has trouble feeding, it could be more serious.
The good news? We now have the tools to fight back. There are new monoclonal antibody treatments that can help infants fight the virus, and pregnant mothers can even get vaccinated to pass the antibodies to their babies before birth.
Be sure to wash your hands, avoid crowded indoor spaces or wear a mask during flare-ups, and don’t ignore wheezing or labored breathing to keep you and your loved ones safe during this RSV season.
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