Signs and symptoms General symptoms Some symptoms of scarlet fever are common to other infections, too. These may include: Fever (101°F or higher) or chills Headache or…

What it is Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection. Signs and symptoms It usually takes 2 to 5 days for someone exposed to the bacteria to begin…

What it is Group A Streptococcus are bacteria. Types Group A strep bacteria can cause many different types of infections that range from minor to serious. The…

What it is Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. Symptoms It usually takes 2 to 5 days after exposure to become ill…

Overview RSV can be dangerous for certain adults. Each year, an estimated 110,000–180,000 adults ages 50 and older in the United States are hospitalized due to RSV….

Overview RSV can be dangerous for infants and some young children. Before the introduction of RSV immunizations in the U.S, an estimated 58,000–80,000 children younger than 5…

Overview People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after getting infected. Symptoms of RSV infection usually include: Runny nose Congestion Decrease in…

Overview Maternal RSV vaccine (Pfizer’s Abrysvo) The maternal RSV vaccine (Pfizer’s Abrysvo) is recommended if you are 32-36 weeks pregnant during September through January in most of…

Available vaccines There are three RSV vaccines licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adults: GSK’s Arexvy Moderna’s mResvia Pfizer’s Abrysvo These…