Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is a disease caused by the respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus. It is quite a common respiratory health condition in many areas around the world. In most cases, this disease is not overly dangerous. So, the affected people get recovered within a week or two. However, RSV infection can have serious health consequences for infants and older adults. Here are a few tried-and-tested ways to avoid respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV): Wash hands frequently with soap The respiratory syncytial virus tends to stay on one’s hands when they touch infected surfaces. So, whether a person is at home all day or goes out to buy groceries or run errands, they are likely to have the viral particles stuck on their hands at some point. Washing one’s hands regularly with soap and water is an effective way to eliminate these particles from there. One needs to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to get the best results. Alternatively, one can also carry a can of sanitizer with them wherever they go. This can be used to regularly sanitize and disinfect hands. Avoid touching possibly contaminated surfaces The respiratory syncytial virus particles are surprisingly easy to spread from one surface to another.