By the time the child reaches the age of 2, which has probably had an RSV infection at least once, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Diseases. Respiratory syncytial virus includes many of the symptoms of the common cold, but infants may experience serious complications. If your baby catches RSV, providing care awareness to help prevent complications and help them recover and feel healthy again.
step 1
Follow the advice of your pediatrician to treat the symptoms of RSV with antibiotics. Although uncomplicated RSV is a virus, your baby may develop a secondary bacterial infection, such as pneumonia, requiring antibiotics, reports MayoClinic.com.
step 2
Provide increased fluids to eliminate the risk of dehydration. If you are breastfeeding, you may offer your baby the most frequent food to increase fluid intake. Follow the advice of your doctor if you are bottle feeding or if your baby is eating solid foods.
step 3
Control fever with over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, carefully following product recommendations for dosage amounts depending on the age and weight of your baby.