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What Can Be Done To Prevent The Transmission Of Cold Viruses?
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Prevention
Preventing RSV is difficult because the virus is highly contagious, and is spread easily from person to person. RSV vaccines currently are being developed, but progress has been slow and one dose of a vaccine is unlikely to protect well against being infected again.
The easiest way to prevent RSV infection is to wash hands regularly, especially when someone in the family has cold symptoms. Adults and older children should always wash their hands frequently, avoid touching their face...
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