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RSV, a common winter virus, can cause severe breathing problems in infants and young children, requiring urgent medical care.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common winter virus spread by coughs and sneezes, typically causes mild symptoms in adults but can lead to severe respiratory illness in infants and young children under two, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
Symptoms like breathing difficulties, breathing pauses, and bluish skin due to low oxygen may require emergency care.
The NHS urges parents to seek immediate medical help—calling 999 or visiting A&E—if a child shows signs of severe respiratory distress.
Some babies may receive a preventive injection to reduce risk, though it does not guarantee protection.
RSV is especially prevalent in colder months and spreads easily in close settings.
El RSV, un virus común en invierno, puede causar graves problemas respiratorios en bebés y niños pequeños, que requieren atención médica urgente.