RSV Test Services in Cape May County, New Jersey

At Cape Regional Urgent Care, we are know how stressful it is when your child is sick. If you suspect your child may have RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), please come in for an RSV test at our location in Cape May County, New Jersey.

RSV can be dangerous for babies, toddlers, and older adults. An RSV test can help us quickly determine the next steps needed without a costly visit to the ER.

What is RSV?

RSV is a common virus that affects the respiratory system and often appears as mild, cold-like symptoms. For most people, the recovery time is about one to two weeks, but serious cases can arise.

For babies, toddlers, and young children, RSV can become serious and even require a hospital stay. For those over age 60, RSV can come with severe health concerns. Testing for RSV is a great way to stay ahead of this potentially dangerous infection and get the treatment you need.

Symptoms That Indicate the Need for RSV Testing

When trying to determine if you should be tested for RSV, look out for the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Decreased appetite
• Wheezing
• Runny nose

In infants and young children, the only symptoms of RSV may be irritability, decreased activity, and breathing difficulties.

Those with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after being infected. Symptoms often appear in stages and not all at once. If your child has any of these symptoms, an RSV test can tell you if it’s just a common cold, or something more serious.

RSV Testing from the Professionals at Cape Regional

RSV is one of many non-life-threatening issues that requires urgent medical attention but doesn’t quite warrant an expensive trip to the ER. For RSV testing and other non-emergency services Cape May County, NJ residents can turn to Cape Regional for quick, convenient, effective, and budget-friendly support. To learn more about our RSV testing and other services, contact us today.