Immunization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Promises and Pitfalls

• 2024

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• Joseph Hageman; Lolita Alkureishi
PMID: 38466331DOI: https://doi.org/10.3928/19382359-20240214-01

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This editorial discusses the potential benefits and challenges of vaccines for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It explains how RSV affects children and older adults, causing serious lung infections. The article highlights new vaccine developments that could help prevent these illnesses. However, it also points out some difficulties in creating effective vaccines, such as ensuring safety and long-lasting protection. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of continued research to overcome these obstacles and improve public health outcomes related to RSV infections.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Immunization; Infant, Newborn; Pregnant Women; Respiratory Tract Infections; Vaccination; Vaccines; Viral Vaccines; Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human

Institutions: Northwestern University; The University of Chicago Medicine; Endeavor Health

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