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You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Wash your hands! Just as you would to prevent germs at any time, use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Remind children to practice good hand hygiene all through the year. Your pediatrician will let you know if your baby is a candidate. Medicine is always advancing! Scientists are currently studying vaccines to prevent and medications to treat RSV.
We may have more options in the future. In the meantime, rest assured that most children recover well from RSV and grow to be healthy adults. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server.
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If you use a cool-mist humidifier, clean it daily to prevent mold and bacteria growth. If your child is too young to blow their own nose, use saline saltwater nose spray or drops and a nasal aspirator or bulb syringe to remove sticky nasal fluids.
Clearing a baby's nose before offering fluids can make it easier for them to drink. Treat fever using a non-aspirin fever medicine like acetaminophen or, if your child is older than 6 months, ibuprofen. Do not give aspirin to children who have a viral illness. Such use is linked to Reye syndrome , which can be life-threatening.
Do not use over-the-counter cold medicines, which can be dangerous for young children. Because RSV can spread easily by touching infected people or surfaces, washing hands well and often can help stop it. Wash your hands after being around someone who has cold symptoms. And school-age kids who have a cold should keep away from younger siblings — especially babies — until their symptoms end.
The protection it gives doesn't last long, though. Ask the health care provider if your child is considered high-risk.
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