RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in babies, older adults, and people at higher risk. Here are 5 ways to reduce the risk of infection:
🧼 1. Wash your hands frequently. Use soap and water to help prevent the spread of germs.
😷 2. Avoid close contact with sick people. Keep babies away from people who have cold-like symptoms.
💋 3. Avoid kissing babies when you’re sick. Avoid close face-to-face contact if you have respiratory symptoms.
🧽 4. Clean frequently touched surfaces. Regularly clean toys, door handles, and other shared objects.
🏠 5. Improve indoor air quality. Open windows when safe and practical, and avoid exposing children to cigarette smoke.
💉 BONUS: Ask your healthcare provider about RSV prevention. Recommended options may include maternal RSV vaccination, infant RSV antibody protection, and RSV vaccines for eligible older adults.
⚠️ WARNING SIGNS: Seek urgent medical care if a baby has difficulty breathing, bluish lips, or unusual difficulty waking. Poor feeding or fewer wet diapers also require prompt medical advice.
