RSV Information

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory illness in all age groups. 

Most people recover in a week or two, but it can also cause severe infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia

The symptoms include:

• Runny Nose 
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Fever
• Decreased Appetite 
• Wheezing

Infectious Period: Typically begins a day or two before symptoms start and goes for 3 to 8 days after symptom onset.

Seasonality: Begins in fall and peaks in winter in most US regions.

RSV Epidemiology

• RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in US infants.

• 2x higher mortality in infants compared to influenza! 

• 2022-23 season started earlier and was more severe compared to pre-COVID years

RSV Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies