RSV: What are the symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus as cases rise?

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parents are being warned to look out for symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in their newborn babies as the NHS prepares for overcrowding this winter. As cases rise with the virus often spreading in schools and offices during winter The Independent takes a look at the symptoms you should look out for: RSV symptoms Children infected with RSV usually show symptoms within four to six days after getting infected. It all felt a bit surreal.” open image in gallery Electron microscope shows human respiratory syncytial virus virions, colourised blue, and anti-RSV F protein/gold antibodies, colourised yellow, shedding from the surface of human lung cells Lara, who gave birth to Billy while living in London but now lives in Brighton, added: “He slept for almost the entire time because he seemed to have little energy for anything else. Smoking around young children is a risk factor for severe RSV infection.” The RSV vaccine will be available to those over 75 and pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their babies.