PREVENTABLE TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS FOR PARENTS TO HELP LIMIT THE SPREAD OF RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness that primarily affects infants, young children, and older adults, especially those with weakened immune systems. With the recent increasing concern about RSV in recent years, experts are emphasizing the importance of preventive measures to limit its spread. Here are some key tips to protect yourself and others from RSV. Photo Credit: Freepik.com According to Dr. Haytham Hamwi, M.D., Nemours Children’s Health pediatric hospitalist chief at Inspira Health, in a recent interview with Parents.com, he states that RSV spreads when people with the virus cough or sneeze. Tiny virus droplets are then dispersed into the air, and individuals can be infected by breathing in the virus or touching contaminated surfaces. “It can also spread by touching surfaces like toys, doorknobs, or tables where the virus can live for hours,” he said in his interview. “If you touch these surfaces and then touch your face, you may get sick. Another way it spreads is through direct contact, such as kissing or holding someone who is sick or touching their used tissues.” Mother kissing baby. FREEPIK.COM RSV can pose a serious health risk when contracted. Keep reading for ways that parents can help limit...