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Everything You Need To Know About RSV In Babies

Being a new parent can be daunting, especially when there are so many unknowns. That’s why it’s important to prepare for what is known — like what we know thus far about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Did you know that two out of three babies will get RSV by the age of 1? Keep tapping to learn more.

by Erin Kelly

Oct. 18, 2022

**1. It’s Very Common**

If your baby is diagnosed with RSV, don’t feel guilty; RSV is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in babies. In fact, it is the leading cause of hospitalization in babies under age 1. This includes mild, cold-like illness, and infections like bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

2. RSV Is Unpredictable

Each year, 79,850 babies are hospitalized due to RSV, making it the leading cause of hospitalization in babies under age 1. However, it's impossible to predict which babies will be hospitalized. In fact, nearly two out of three babies under 1 hospitalized with RSV were born healthy at full term.”

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