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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Barney Davis

RSV: What are the symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus as cases rise?

A baby being examined by a paediatrician in hospital - (Getty/iStock)

Parents are being warned to look out for symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in their newborn babies as the NHS prepares for overcrowding this winter.

The infection causes mild, cold-like symptoms but it can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis and is especially dangerous to toddlers under two or with other health problems.

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