Influenza (commonly known as the flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are both highly contagious viral infections that affect the respiratory system. However, there are significant differences between the two.  The flu is caused by influenza viruses and is notorious for causing seasonal epidemics globally, leading to severe illness and even death in high-risk populations. On the other hand, RSV primarily affects infants and young children, causing bronchiolitis, pneumonia and severe respiratory illness.  While both ...

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  RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It's a common virus that can cause moderate to serious illness in children. It's not a new virus, but it’s supposed to be one of the most common viruses you outgrow during your childhood. But, because of the past two years and a lack of health precautions around COVID, there is now an outbreak of RSV causing children’s hospitals to fill up.  It is important ...

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