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What you need to know about RSV
Severe RSV disease is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants <1 year of age in the United States.
Like the flu, RSV is a seasonal virus (talk to your healthcare provider about timing in your area)
RSV can cause severe breathing problems that may lead to hospitalization
RSV is 2 times more likely to cause hospitalization in premature babies
Babies under 1 year of age are hospitalized from RSV 16 times more often than from the flu
Serious RSV infections have been associated with asthma and wheezing later in life
RSV is easily spread and lives on surfaces for hours
HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR BABY
Everyone is excited to cuddle with your newborn baby, but that can spread germs.
You can take these extra steps around family and friends to help protect little lungs from RSV:
Wash your hands before touching your baby and ask others to do the same
Don’t let anyone smoke in your home or near your baby
Wash your baby’s toys, clothes, and bedding often
Keep your baby away from:
- Crowds and young children
- People with colds
Download the brochure:
Talk to your healthcare provider for more information
on how you can help protect your baby.
What you need to know about RSV
Severe RSV disease is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants <1 year of age in the United States.
Like the flu, RSV is a seasonal virus (talk to your healthcare provider about timing in your area)
RSV can cause severe breathing problems that may lead to hospitalization
RSV is 2 times more likely to cause hospitalization in premature babies
Babies under 1 year of age are hospitalized from RSV 16 times more often than from the flu
Serious RSV infections have been associated with asthma and wheezing later in life
RSV is easily spread and lives on surfaces for hours
HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR BABY
Everyone is excited to cuddle with your newborn baby, but that can spread germs.
You can take these extra steps around family and friends to help protect little lungs from RSV:
Wash your hands before touching your baby and ask others to do the same
Don’t let anyone smoke in your home or near your baby
Wash your baby’s toys, clothes, and bedding often
Keep your baby away from:
- Crowds and young children
- People with colds
Download the brochure:
Talk to your healthcare provider for more information
on how you can help protect your baby.