RSV, a Hidden Threat to Infants
Having a baby is one of the most enriching experiences. You will bring your bundle of joy out to meet loved ones, but your baby is also being exposed to pathogens for the first time. A virus that is particularly nasty for babies is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is highly contagious and more common than you think. In Singapore, RSV circulates all year and could cause severe illness in infants. Here’s what you need to know. What is RSV? A sniffle may seem like nothing to worry about,...