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Is it ok for my son to be around another child who's sister has rsv my 1 yr old niece has rsv and want to know if it is ok for my son to be around the 1 yr old's siblings
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You : You do not need to separate your child from the infected child's siblings. This is a very common virus that most kids have contracted by age 3. It is usually worse in kids under one; in kids older than one, if contracted would present like a common cold. The key for your son and for all the kids in this situation is handwashing. Frequent handwashing will help prevent the spread of the virus.
Answered 11/2/2019
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Good hand washing: Avoid sharing linens, glasses and close contact during the acute phase to lessen the chance of contracting the illness. Avoid contact with the elderly and young infants.
Answered 10/27/2019
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