Fast Five Quiz: Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Supatida Tengsupakul, MD

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September 24, 2019

In temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere, the RSV season generally begins anywhere from mid-September to November and lasts through mid-April to early May. Infection rates generally peak between mid-December to early February, with the exception of Alaska and Florida.

In tropical climates, RSV activity occurs throughout the year and is highest during the rainy season.

Learn more about RSV season ranges.

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