Is RSV Fatal in Infants? Respiratory Syncytial Virus Causes Infections in Lungs, Respiratory Tract

Medicine & Technology Oct 12, 2023

RSV is an extremely common virus that most children have already experienced infection with by the age of 2. Read to learn more. 

Baby Health: FDA Approves New Antibody That Can Help Protect Infants Against Lung-Attacking RSV

Jul 20, 2023

The antibody is administered to infants as a single injection before the start of RSV season. Read to learn more.

FDA Has Given the Green Light for the World's First RSV Vaccine To Prevent Common Virus From Causing Life-Threatening Illness

May 04, 2023

GSK's RSV vaccine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for individuals aged 60 and above, culminating in a quest spanning several decades.

Single-Shot RSV Vaccine for Infants Is Under Accelerated Review, May Be Expected Within Months

Feb 03, 2023

The first protective vaccine for infants against RSV may be coming this year as it is already under review by FDA. Read the article for more details.

Children With COVID-19 Pose Higher Risk of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Development New Study Reveals

Jan 20, 2023

According to CDC study, children with COVID-19 possess a higher risk of acquiring Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), read on to know more!

Immune Dysfunction Becoming Another Cause of Stealth COVID-19 Deaths, Doubling Fatalities

Jan 17, 2023

The immune dysfunction caused by COVID-19 has the potential to bring healthcare systems to their knees and harm people long after they are cured of the infection. Read the article to learn more details.

Health Experts Anticipate Brutal Season of Respiratory Syncytial Virus; How to Enhance Immunity Against Diseases This Winter?

Nov 21, 2022

Pediatric respiratory viruses are on the rise, especially the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Medical professionals are concerned about the shortages of hospital staff and beds. Find out how to improve immunity to avoid these diseases during this season.

Surging Respiratory Viral Infections Cases Highlight Cracks in America's Healthcare Workforce

Nov 04, 2022

Seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections shot up earlier this year than in previous years, causing Orange County in California to declare a health emergency on Halloween. Read the article to learn more about this year's RSV outbreak.

RSV Cases Rise in 33 States; Why Children Suffer from This Disease?

Oct 13, 2022

According to CDC, RSV cases increase in 33 states. But why is this disease becoming contagious? To find out, continue reading this post.

Development of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibodies Underway

Aug 13, 2022

A new study describes various vaccine and antibody strategies for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that could help in preventing the disease in at-risk groups. Read the article to learn more.

RSV Responsible for 100,000 Global Pediatric Deaths in 2019, Study Confirms

May 20, 2022

Scholars from Nanjing Medical University confirmed that RSV took lives of approximately 100,000 kids around the world back in 2019. Read more about the disease and how it influences the global rate of pediatric hospitalization.

Harmless Head Bobbing in Newborn Infants a Sign of Severe Respiratory Distress, Expert Warns

Mar 15, 2022

Being parents to newborn infants is hard work and is sometimes difficult to spot the red flags, like the seemingly harmless head bobbing. Read the article on why this behavior is a sign of severe respiratory distress in babies.

COVID-Flu Vaccine: How Soon Can We Get This Combined Booster Shot Against Coronavirus, Influenza, RSV, of Moderna?

Jan 18, 2022

Vaccine maker Moderna recently said it is hoping to sell a combined booster jab for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, and a common respiratory virus known as RSV.

RSV and COVID-19 Delta Variant Cases in Children Increases; Pediatric Hospitals Exceed Maximum Capacity

Aug 02, 2021

The surge of RSV and COVID-19 delta variant cases has been affecting pediatric hospitals. The rates of children hospitalized increased compared to the previous records in the initial waves of the pandemic.

RSV Cases Have Skyrocketed in Tampa Bay, Affecting Young Children

Jun 30, 2021

Tampa Bay has seen a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that was first alerted in the southern states. Doctors now warn parents with young children.