A mum-of-three whose twins became critically ill after catching respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is urging pregnant women to get themselves vaccinated against the virus. Jodie Stalker, 36, had to watch …
By Kashish Tandon and Bhanvi Satija Reuters Posted October 1, 2024 8:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The World Health Organization on Tuesday …
Dr. Noah Ivers remembers thinking his infant son just had a cold. But then, he was “clearly struggling to breathe” and had to be rushed to the hospital. His son …
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 …
A new vaccine is being rolled out today to stop a major winter virus. The programme to protect newborn babies and older people from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being …
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 …
A winter virus jab for babies could ease the burden on the NHS, scientists have said, after a large clinical trial has shown it can reduce related hospital admissions by …
Although a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available for older Canadians, experts worry that because many have to pay out of pocket for the shot, it’s a …
As Canadians continue to enjoy the last bit of summer’s sun-soaked days, doctors say they are bracing for a potential “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, signalling …