RSV is a seasonal illness like the flu. In most areas of the U.S., it occurs in late fall and lasts through early spring. Most children are infected with RSV at least once before they turn two years old. These symptoms are usually only mild and resemble those of a cold. There are, however, some babies and adults who are more susceptible to the infection. When a person has symptoms for three to seven days, RSV is extremely contagious. It is possible for infants and people with weak immune systems to remain contagious for as long as four weeks. A person infected with the virus spreads it through close contact when they sneeze or cough and the virus becomes airborne and enters their bodies through their eyes, nose, or mouth. Viruses can also be spread by touching objects that have been infected and then touching your face. It is possible for RSV to live for many hours on hard surfaces. RSV treatment is available at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care Corp so call us if you have more questions or you want to talk to our staff. We serve patients from Portland OR, PDX, Happy Valley OR, Tigard OR, Milwaukie OR, Cedar Hills OR, Cedar Mill OR, Lake Oswego OR, Oak Grove OR, Vancouver WA, Aloha OR, Minnehaha WA, Gladstone OR, Tualatin OR, West Linn OR, Fairview OR, Oregon City OR.