RSV-Flu
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza (the Flu)
Seasonal illnesses such as RSV and the flu are contagious and spread in day cares, schools, at work, and in public spaces. If you feel sick, or if someone in your family is sick, doctors recommend staying at home until you feel better. Washing your hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and disinfecting surfaces can help stop seasonal illnesses from spreading.
Diagnosis is an important part of understanding care and recovery, especially if you or someone in your family is at a high risk of severe illness. The very young, very old and those with preexisting heart or lung conditions should closely monitor their symptoms.
Diagnosis is an important part of understanding care and recovery, especially if you or someone in your family is at a high risk of severe illness. The very young, very old and those with preexisting heart or lung conditions should closely monitor their symptoms.
RSV in Older Adults
The lungs and respiratory airways in older adults can be severely affected.
RSV in High-Risk Infants
It is most devastating to infants with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular and pulmonary disease or a history of prematurity.
Seasonal Flu
So far, this flu season is more severe than it has been in 13 years.
RSV in Children
Infectious disease experts warn cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are surging in Pennsylvania.
Symptoms and Treatment
RSV and flu infections present with strikingly similar symptoms, making it difficult to tell them apart.
Vaccination
The flu vaccine is offered statewide in Pennsylvania throughout flu season at many locations.
