" Have you heard of RSV? It’s a common respiratory illness that impacts many young children, but it’s not yet a household name. In fact, 97 percent of children contract RSV, which stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, before turning two. Unfortunately, this common illness can also lead to hospitalization and does pose the small threat of death if not handled appropriately. Defining RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus causes upper respiratory infections, like the common cold ...