Immunization program for babies slashes RSV hospital admissions
An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for ...
RSV season kicks off: Clinicians warned about potential surges in paediatric cases
With the RSV season officially underway in South Africa, experts are urging healthcare providers to prepare for an influx of ...
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Children Drive RSV Spread Within U.S. Households
A recent study reveals that infants and young children are the primary transmitters of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...
Health experts weigh in after 2 babies die from respiratory viruses in Fresno County
Tuesday, the Fresno County Public Health Department reported the first pediatric deaths related to the flu and RSV. The ...
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Increased Risk of Severe RSV Illness in Adults With Asthma or COPD
Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a ...
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RSV clinical, societal burden in primary care differs in five European countries
In primary care settings, the burden of RSV on young children and their guardians often varied between the countries of ...
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UK’s first annual infectious disease trend report shows RSV vaccination benefits
The United Kingdom’s Health Security Agency (HSA) yesterday published it first annual report on infectious disease trends, ...
Fresno County health officials confirm pediatric flu and RSV death
Health officials have confirmed the first pediatric flu and RSV death of the 2024-25 respiratory virus season in Fresno County.
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RSV studies identify risk factors in older adults, household transmission routes
Risk factors for RSV transmission included index case viral detection 1 week or more after an index case and a household contact age of 12 years or younger. Of 120 sequenced specimens, the main ...