- 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.
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.
Susanne Tanski, MD, MPH, Pediatrics
