The United States could soon have another tool in the fight against respiratory syncytial virus, an illness that’s the No. 1 cause of hospitalization in infants. The US Food and Drug Administration ...

Rapid antigen diagnostic testing to confirm respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in young children was linked to fewer unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient settings, according to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Families can now test for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus with one at-home test. The Flowflex® Plus RSV + Flu A/B + COVID 4-in-1 test is now available in Northeast Ohio ...

Winter illnesses are slamming the U.S. A mutant influenza variant is sending scores of people to hospitals, 32 children have died from flu so far this season, whooping cough has killed more than a ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Every fall and winter, a familiar set of illnesses makes ...

The availability of a four-in-one respiratory virus diagnostic for home use may be a boon to consumers, but some clinicians say it should not be used as a substitute for a physician’s guidance. The ...

Respiratory viruses are more active from October through March. Use over-the-counter COVID tests and clinical tests to distinguish respiratory viruses. Health officials advise vaccines, testing and ...

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.

Adults who get sick with the seasonal virus RSV have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular complications, making vaccination especially protective. For adults 45 and older, RSV raises the risk of ...