Similar to some other respiratory infections such as the common cold or flu, RSV can be spread through:1,2
A person touching their face after having touched a contaminated surface
Coughs or sneezes from infected people
Direct contact with infected people
3-8 days
is how long adults are typically contagious, but some people, especially those with weakened immune systems, can be contagious for longer.1,3
Did you know?
RSV can be easily spread to family members including adults and children.4
Find out about your risk
For more information about RSV,
talk to your healthcare professional.
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References: 1. Kaler J et al. Cureus 2023;15(3):e36342. 2. Kodama F et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2017;31:767–90. 3. Better Health Channel. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Available from: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv (Accessed December 2023). 4. Otomaru H et al. Am J Epidemiol 2021;190:2536–43.
