My story: Amanda, RSV

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in August 2023.

Updated on October 16, 2024

Amanda is a proud parent of an RSV survivor.

Preventive treatments can protect infants at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.

Tens of thousands of young children are hospitalized every year with severe respiratory syncytial virus infection.

RSV is a common virus that’s usually harmless. But for some, it can lead to serious complications.

As a parent, DeAndré had never heard of respiratory syncytial virus until his son contracted the condition.

The summer months have seen a massive increase of respiratory syncytial virus cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Protecting Your Baby Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus