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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Protecting yourself and others from the virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Protecting yourself and others from the virus

Easy read fact sheet about the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes respiratory infections.

Respiratory infections can affect the nose, throat and breathing passages, including the lungs. RSV can cause severe illness in babies and young children. Adults can also get sick from RSV. Most RSV infections in NSW happen in late autumn and winter.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
General
Service area:
NSW
Published:
May 2025
Last reviewed:
August 2025