low risk
Rhinovirus
Common cold virus
When to seek urgent care: Rarely serious; see doctor if symptoms persist
Key facts
Family
Picornaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
1-3 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
983
Symptoms
Runny noseSneezingSore throatMild cough
Transmission
Respiratory dropletsContact
Prevention
Hand hygieneAvoid touching face
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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