New antibody shot could help protect babies from RSV
A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization in U.S. infants.
Jun 12, 2025
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Infections: News and Research on Bronchiolitis
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hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this season. Here's what to know about human metapneumovirus
As winter settles over Australia, it's not just the drop in temperature we notice—there's also a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. Most of us are familiar with the usual winter players such as COVID, influenza and RSV ...
Jun 10, 2025
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Bronchiolitis: Monoclonal antibody halves hospitalizations of children younger than 6 months old
A single dose of the long-acting antibody nirsevimab to infants can halve hospitalizations for bronchiolitis.
Jun 3, 2025
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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 babies found it to be almost 90% effective in reducing hospitalization rates and helped more than ...
Mar 28, 2025
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The reality of RSV: Doctor explains who should get vaccinated
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Inside RSV: Researchers pinpoint markers of more severe cases
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains the top cause of hospitalization among young children, leading to respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. However, the reasons why some children experience only mild ...
Oct 12, 2024
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Ziresovir reduces signs, symptoms of bronchiolitis in babies with RSV
For infants and young children hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, ziresovir reduces signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the New England ...
Sep 27, 2024
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RSV is linked to asthma in children—but we can't say one causes the other yet
As winter rolls on in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which has caused more than 145,000 infections around the country so far this year. Most ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV
Scientists have discovered how the dangerous respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) defuses our immune response and, in doing so, have pinpointed an exciting new target for drug developers.
Jul 18, 2024
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Lung complications can worsen two years after hospitalization for severe COVID-19
A study conducted in Brazil points to long-term functional abnormalities in their lungs two years after hospital discharge in most severe COVID-19 patients who had required intubation, and a return of pulmonary lesions after ...
Jul 10, 2024
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