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RSV Infection : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid contact with infected individuals
  • Avoid Smoking Indoors
  • palivizumab
  • Washing hands

Prevention Overview Articles

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
A simple way to help prevent RSV infection is to wash your hands often, especially before touching your baby. It's important to make certain that other people, especially care givers, take precautions to avoid giving RSV to your baby. The followin...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 26, 2007
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
As of 2004, there were no vaccines against RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus infection is so common that prevention is impossible. However, steps can be taken to reduce a child's contact with the disease. People with RSV symptoms should stay at lea...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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