My Story: DeAndré, RSV

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in August 2022.

As a parent, DeAndré had never heard of respiratory syncytial virus until his son contracted the condition.

The summer months have seen a massive increase of respiratory syncytial virus cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tens of thousands of young children are hospitalized every year with severe respiratory syncytial virus infection.

Amanda is a proud parent of an RSV survivor.

While nearly every child will have RSV at some point, the illness can be much more severe for some.

RSV is a common virus that’s usually harmless. But for some, it can lead to serious complications.

Protecting Your Baby Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus