The virus is named ‘syncytial’ because it causes infected cells to fuse into large, multinucleated cells called syncytia. Diagnosis of RSV typically involves a combination of medical history ...

A new vaccine that will protect newborn babies and elderly adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been rolled out in Scotland, and will be offered to the rest of the UK from September.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older may be cost-effective in preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life, and deaths, according to one study.

As a paediatrician in training, Jacqueline Miller was struck by how, every winter, she saw a steep rise in the numbers of patients with two conditions: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ...

In Singapore’s humid climate, where respiratory illnesses can spread year-round, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is emerging as a stealthy and significant threat. RSV is a highly contagious ...

Covid-19 levels in the United States are high and rising, flu season is approaching quickly, and RSV cases are already starting to tick up. Forecasts from the US Centers for Disease Control and ...

WGAL NEWS EIGHT. COVID, FLU AND RSV WILL ALL SOON BE CIRCULATING, UPDATED COVID VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH FLU AND RSV. VACCINES SHOULD EVERYONE GET THE RSV VACCINE? I’M JOINED NOW BY ...

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common cause of coughs and colds which can also lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis – conditions which are highly ...

Jane Tuckerman has previously received funding from GlaxoSmithKline (investigator-led research). Funding has been directed to her research institution. There are no conflicts relevant to this article.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated the number of RSV vaccines approved for older adults. There are three vaccines. The pools are closing, the kids are back in school and ...

Pregnant women across Australia could be offered a free vaccine to protect their babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next year. Health Minister Mark Butler has flagged the ...