Now, just because most babies will get RSV, it doesn’t mean you can’t fight back. Also remember that most babies will not develop serious RSV. If you and the rest of your family follow healthy habits, you can reduce your baby’s chances of being hospitalized with a serious case of RSV.
How RSV is spread:Â
People with RSV can be contagious for up to 8 days. The CDC notes that school aged children are the most likely to bring the virus into the home. Once a house is exposed to RSV, typically 50% of household members will develop some form of the virus. RSV is spread both indirectly and directly. For example, indirect contact is if someone sneezes and the droplets fly through the air, or if someone sick touches a doorknob, and your baby later touches it. Direct contact includes things like sharing a drinking glass, kisses (even kissing a baby on the cheek), sharing toothbrushes, and so on.
