SPOTLIGHT: RSV Vaccines in Ontario (and What’s New for 2024)
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, infects the lungs and airways. It’s highly contagious, and infections typically last one to two weeks.
RSV can affect anyone of any age, causing mild cold-like symptoms for most. However, vulnerable people are at risk of developing severe RSV that can seriously affect their breathing.
While you can catch RSV at any time of year, ‘RSV season’ generally starts in the fall and lasts until late spring.