Symptoms of RSV Infection and When to Call a Doctor
When RSV becomes severe, your child may need emergency medical care.
If you are the parent of a child under two years old, being aware of the symptoms of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) may be life saving.
RSV often causes symptoms similar to a cold. However, it can also be more severe and lead to more serious lower respiratory tract infections, like bronchiolitis and pneumonia, according to Preeti Parikh, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx.
- Preeti Parikh, MDPreeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
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