Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can affect both children and adults but is most dangerous for young babies and older people. Learn the signs of RSV and when to take your child to the emergency department at choc.org/rsv. | CHOC

RSV is a very common virus and for most kids, it just causes cold symptoms. But, RSV can cause more severe breathing issues in some children. If a child’s rib cage is “caving in” and forming an upside-down “V” shape under their neck like the baby in the video, they are working too hard to breathe and you should #CallYourPediatrician. Learn more about RSV from AAP’s parenting website Healthy Children: http://ow.ly/LhG950Ln0eS | American Academy of Pediatrics

What is RSV ? 👉Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the lungs and airways, especially in infants and young children. 👉It often starts like a cold—with cough, runny nose, and fever—but can progress to wheezing or breathing difficulty. 👍RSV peaks in fall and winter and spreads easily through droplets and surfaces. 👉Most children recover at home, but babies under 6 months, premature infants, and those with heart or lung disease are at higher risk for severe illness,