Dr Phil Kieran: How can I prevent my children from getting RSV?

RSV is spread mainly through droplet transmission so good respiratory etiquette is the mainstay of reducing transmission. With preschool-age children, this can be impossible to maintain, and infection is common.
Dr Phil Kieran: How can I prevent my children from getting RSV?

Dr Phil Kieran: RSV is spread mainly through droplet transmission so good respiratory etiquette is the mainstay of reducing transmission. With preschool-age children, this can be impossible to maintain, and infection is common

I'm worried about the latest outbreak of RSV. Many of my friends and family have picked it up. My children are six months and three years old, and I'm concerned about the virus coming into the house over Christmas, not to mention the latest variant of covid. What steps can I take to minimise the risk?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is one of the most prevalent viruses in children every winter. 

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