10 RSV Symptoms in Babies
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10. Bluish Skin
A blue tint in a baby's skin is a symptom of serious or advanced RSV infection.2‘Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 9 Jan. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus/symptoms-causes/syc-20353098. It can be seen more easily in areas with thinner skin, such as the lips, and can mean the baby isn't getting enough oxygen.
It's important not to panic. The baby's doctor should be informed if the baby's skin has turned blue. If bluish skin lasts longer than a minute or is accompanied by fainting, the caregiver should call emergency services.10‘AboutKidsHealth.’ SickKids AboutKidsHealth, www.aboutkidshealth.ca/article?contentid=896&language=english.
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