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What virus is going around? The flu, COVID, norovirus – and don't forget RSV

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RSV is a virus that causes cold-like symptoms, affecting the breathing passages and lungs.

An estimated 22,000 to 45,000 people were hospitalized with RSV from Oct. 1-Dec. 7 .

18 states and the District of Columbia have "high" or "very high" levels of RSV in their wastewater.

RSV can be deadly, the CDC estimates 980 to 2,300 people have died from RSV this fall .

Infants can get severe cases of RSV , the Mayo Clinic advises.

While ill, the Cleveland Clinic recommends you treat yourself as if you had a cold.