People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after getting infected. Symptoms of RSV infection usually include:
• Runny nose
• Decrease in appetite
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Fever
• Wheezing
These symptoms usually appear in stages and not all at once. In very young infants with RSV, the only symptoms may be irritability, decreased activity, and breathing difficulties.
Drive alert and stay unhurt. Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. The risk, danger, and often tragic results of drowsy driving are alarming. Learn how to protect yourself.
Preparing for unexpected events is an important part of keeping children safe and healthy all year long. Traumatic events may cause health problems for large numbers of people, and especially for children.
Nearly 9 out of 10 lung cancers are caused by smoking cigarettes. The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking, or to quit if you smoke.
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COVID-19 in the U.S.
Cases, Data, and Surveillance
Find maps and charts to track cases, deaths, and other trends of COVID-19 at the local, state, and national levels.
View CDC’s COVID Data Tracker Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.
