- A respiratory virus that causes an upper respiratory infection (a cold).
- It usually occurs in the winter and early spring, along with the “flu” season
- Most common in children, particularly under the age of 5.
- Symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, headache, and fever. A very small number of individuals may have some shortness of breath.
- In most cases, the symptoms go away on their own after a few days.
- A very small number of people are at risk for a more severe pneumonia following this infection, especially those who are over the age of 75 or have compromised immune systems.
