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Babies Rsv. Nearly one in 10 of all deceased infants under six months were infected with respiratory syncytial virus (rsv), according to a study. Most kids get an rsv infection by age 2.

Mom's Facebook post warns others to not kiss babies after her infant contracts RSV
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However, some infants, and people with weakened immune systems, can continue to spread the virus even after they stop showing symptoms, for as long as 4 weeks. Almost all children will have had an rsv infection by their second birthday. Ad severe rsv disease is unpredictable, any infant can be hospitalized in their first season.

Mom's Facebook post warns others to not kiss babies after her infant contracts RSV

Infants under the age of 2 who are infected with respiratory syncytial virus, or rsv, may experience significant symptoms like flu like infections. But for some, rsv can be severe and even life threatening. However, you can get an rsv infection at any age and more than once in your lifetime. What causes rsv in newborns?