Taking simple protective measures can help lower your childs risk of RSV.
Whos More Likely to Develop Severe RSV?
People of all agescan become infected with RSV.
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Is There an RSV Vaccine?
Adults 60 and older at risk of a severe infection should also receive the vaccine.
The same vaccines are recommended for pregnant people to protect their infants after birth.
The shot is given between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy if this falls between September and January.
Abrysvo is also approved for individuals aged 18 to 59 at increased risk.
Arexvy and Abrysvo may increase the risk of developingGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)after the vaccine has been administered.
Synagis is administered as a monthly injection during RSV season.
How Long Am I Contagious With RSV?
After exposure to RSV, there is an incubation period of approximately four to six days before symptoms develop.
During this time, the virus replicates in the body, though you may have no signs of illness.
you might use at-home measures to prevent RSV.
Recent research advancements have introduced RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibodies that protect specific populations from serious illnesses.
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