What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment... RSV FAQs (updated November 1, 2022)
From the CDPHE...
RSV causes respiratory tract illness in people of all ages, but infants, young children, and
older adults are at greater risk of severe illness from RSV. It spreads by inhaling or having
contact with virus-containing droplets (typically through the mouth, nose, or eyes) produced
by a person with RSV infection when talking, coughing, and sneezing. While most people who
get RSV will only have cold symptoms, it may be more severe in infants and young children, as
well as older adults. Symptoms can include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or coughing and
can also include fever, decreased appetite, and difficulty breathing or wheezing.
If your child is demonstrating early signs of RSV, consider calling a health care provider. Your
provider can help you determine the best ways to manage symptoms and when it is important
to be seen in the clinic, urgent care, or emergency department. If it is an emergency, please
call 9-1-1.