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A breakthrough antibody shot is protecting infants from severe RSV with stunning effectiveness, offering parents powerful new tools just as the respiratory virus peaks across the country. Recent studies show the protection may last even longer than expected.
A new study shows that quick RSV tests are helping doctors prescribe fewer unnecessary antibiotics to kids. This simple testing breakthrough is tackling both antibiotic resistance and better pediatric care in one go.
After her son's frightening RSV hospitalization, Shawn Johnson East is helping parents understand this common virus can strike any baby. She's partnering with pediatricians to spread awareness about new preventive options available for infants.
A new vaccine given to pregnant mothers is slashing dangerous RSV hospitalizations in newborns by nearly 70%, offering protection from birth when babies are most vulnerable. This breakthrough could save thousands of infants from severe respiratory illness every year.
A common, affordable arthritis medication could become the first antiviral treatment for RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the U.S. Early lab tests show the drug stops the virus from spreading in human respiratory cells without harming healthy tissue.
A new immunization that prevents serious RSV illness in babies is working so well that nearly every state is extending access through April as the virus spreads later than usual this season. Tens of thousands of hospitalizations have already been prevented in what doctors call a 30-year breakthrough.
After Western Australia's worst flu season on record, the state is rolling out free RSV vaccines to protect 15,000 older residents in aged care facilities. The $2.6 million program could save lives and prevent hospital overcrowding this winter.
A new vaccine program for pregnant mothers and newborns has slashed serious respiratory virus hospitalizations in Australian babies by nearly half. The results show vaccinated babies are up to 90% less likely to need hospital care. #
A vaccine given during pregnancy is slashing hospital admissions for newborns with dangerous chest infections by more than 80%. The breakthrough is protecting thousands of vulnerable babies from a virus that sends over 20,000 infants to UK hospitals each year.
The American College of Physicians just issued new guidelines that could prevent thousands of deaths among older adults. A simple, one-time vaccine now recommended for everyone 75 and older offers powerful protection against a virus that hospitalizes 170,000 seniors annually.
Nova Scotia's new RSV vaccination program for infants and seniors is showing real results just months after launch. The province reports significant drops in respiratory illness hospitalizations among the most vulnerable.
A new maternal vaccine is keeping thousands of Australian babies out of hospitals, with protection strongest during their most vulnerable first weeks of life. Real-world data shows the program is working even better than expected.
Google's new AI tool is now forecasting hospital admissions for flu, COVID-19, and RSV with accuracy that matches or beats CDC models. The breakthrough could help health officials worldwide track outbreaks faster and more accurately.
When the government went quiet on vaccine guidance this year, America's leading medical organizations stepped up with their own science-backed recommendations. Five major health groups joined forces to help families make informed decisions about flu, COVID, and RSV shots.
After decades of research, personalized medicine has arrived with treatments that once seemed impossible. New diabetes drugs, RSV vaccines, and cancer screening advances are transforming patient care right now.
Major medical groups and insurers are stepping up to ensure Americans can still get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines this fall, even as federal vaccine guidance remains disrupted. The rollout is expected to be smooth and similar to last year.
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers received Innovation Catalyst grants to develop breakthrough technologies, including a single nasal swab that can detect COVID, flu, and RSV while showing your immunity status. The 12-month program helps bridge the gap between lab discoveries and real-world solutions that can help people.
A Melbourne researcher has discovered why some people die from respiratory viruses while others recover, potentially saving countless lives through early detection. The breakthrough could help doctors predict which patients will become critically ill before symptoms worsen.
Scientists discovered that respiratory infections like the common cold might temporarily protect the lungs from cancer spreading from other parts of the body. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that harness the body's natural infection-fighting powers to stop metastasis.
The World Health Organization is championing a vital message this World Immunization Week: vaccines protect everyone from babies to grandparents, not just children. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives worldwide.
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