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How to Help Reduce the Chances of Catching RSV

If you want to help prevent you or your loved ones from catching RSV, there are a number of preventative measures you can take

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Susanne Tanski, MD, MPH, Pediatrics

  • Good hygiene practices like frequent handwashing are key to preventing RSV infection.
  • Staying home when sick and avoiding contact with sick individuals helps reduce spread.
  • Keeping up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations also plays a role in respiratory illness prevention.
  • A new passive immunization, called NEV, is now available to protect infants under 8 months from severe RSV disease.
  • Protecting both adults and infants through preventive measures helps safeguard community health.
     

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