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2 year old with rsv, can you catch it again 2-3 weeks later ?

Q: 2 year old with rsv, can you catch it again 2-3 weeks later ?

: It may happen in the same season but recurrence within a month is uncommon.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It may happen in the same season but recurrence within a month is uncommon.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 12/17/2021

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

It is more likely to be another infection or a prolonged cough due to inflammation in the lungs. Please discuss a Flu vaccination for your child and family with your physician.Watch for shortness of breath, wheezing and prolonged cough.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2021

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A member asked:

2 year old with rsv, can you catch it again 2-3 weeks later ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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