Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

This page has helpful information about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for parents and carers.

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is one of the most common viral causes of coughs and colds in winter. It’s highly infectious, and the main cause of breathing difficulties (bronchiolitis) in young children. Most babies and children infected with RSV get mild symptoms of bronchiolitis, but some can become unwell with breathing difficulties and need to be admitted to hospital.

Contact, have compiled questions and answers to help you protect your child from the virus, better understand the symptoms of bronchiolitis and know what to do if you baby or child becomes very unwell with breathing difficulties.