“Particularly in the last week or two we’ve started to see a significant uptick in the number of kids coming in with symptoms of RSV and flu, things like fever, runny nose, cough, trouble breathing,” ...

That flu activity is peaking now isn’t unexpected. You can catch the flu year-round, and peak season in the U.S. tends to be between December and February. February, though, is the clear winner. Since ...

Research published in late 2024 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found nirsevimab was more than 90 percent effective at preventing hospitalization for RSV, and 89 percent effective at preventing all ...

The respiratory tract’s microbial microflora plays a significant role in determining the severity of RSV infections and the ...

“RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that affects the lungs and airways,” says Dr Chun Tang, GP at Pall ...

Health officials are urging older adults to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). NHS England announced ...

What are the symptoms of RSV and who is eligible for a vaccine? - RSV might at first seem like a cold but it can quickly ...

This urgent plea coincides with NHS England raising alarms about hospital capacities, dubbing this period as potentially the ...

This nasty illness can develop into severe lung infections like pneumonia or other life-threatening conditions, with the elderly most vulnerable ...

“RSV symptoms are similar to a cold,” says Karen Spillett, content manager at Asthma + Lung UK. “So, it’s a runny or blocked ...