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What is the risk of a 4 year old with a cough (on its way out) exposing a 1 month old to rsv? no other symptoms in 4 year old.
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Mothers immunity: Your one month old still has a high degree of immunity from mother and would possibly be protected from getting r s v.
Answered 2/14/2013
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