Everything the Average Adult Needs to Know About RSV
When respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is in the media, the virus is typically portrayed as a concern for very young children and older adults. The emphasis on those age groups …
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RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids
After 25 years as a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, Asunción Mejías is too familiar with the deadly unpredictability of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), an infection that hospitalizes up to 80,000 …
The illness you’ve never heard of that kills thousands of over-75s – get vaccinated
As autumn approaches and children return to school, doctors are preparing for the annual surge in coughs, colds, and respiratory illnesses. One of the most dangerous viral infections during this …
NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for all infants – National
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted May 17, 2024 4:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is …
Is It Possible To Be Sick With Two Infections At The Same Time?
This winter illness season has been a rough one. States across the country have experienced high levels of respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, flu and RSV. And that’s not to mention …
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people approved by Health Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada on Thursday approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and pregnant people. Pfizer’s …
The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing In Winter 2023
In unfortunate news, cases of COVID-19 are increasing just in time for the holidays. Behind this uptick is a new strain called JN.1, which accounted for 21.4% of cases in …
COVID, the flu and RSV. Navigating the holiday season amidst a wave of illnesses – National
As the holiday season gets underway, the joy of gatherings with family and friends intertwines with the challenges of cold and flu season and rising COVID-19 cases in some provinces, …
Holiday Health: 5 Strategies Doctors Use To Avoid Getting Sick
Over the next few weeks, millions of people — perhaps yourself included — will travel near and far to visit loved ones for the holiday season. And as holiday travel …
AstraZeneca says it will prioritize U.S. market for RSV drug – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size AstraZeneca AZN.L on Friday said it was prioritizing the U.S. market for additional doses of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drug Beyfortus, …