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How long is a child with rsv contagious to other people?
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5-7 days: An infant or child with RSV will usually shed the virus or be contagious to others for 5-7 days after the start of the illness. Rsv is mainly spread by direct contact so good handwashing can prevent spread of the RSV virus.
Answered 12/10/2019
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