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RSV symptoms

RSV symptoms in adults may include:1-3

Nasal congestion nasal-congestion
cough.svgCough
Shortness of
breath and
wheezing
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tiredness.svgTiredness
fever.svgFever
sore-throat.svgSore throat
runny-nose.svgRunny nose
Body aches aches.svg
headache.svgHeadache

Symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe and can last up to 2 weeks.1 In some cases, RSV can cause severe symptoms in older adults.1,2,4

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Although usually mild,1,4 in more severe RSV infections, shortness of breath, wheezing, rapid breathing and trouble breathing can occur.1–3

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. Tseng HF et al. J Infect Dis 2020;222(8):1298–1310. 3. Kodama F et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2017;31:767–90. 4. Korsten K et al. Eur Respir J 2021;57(4):2002688.