Family gatherings are on the horizon – and so are respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. The Southwest Virginia public health districts are reminding residents that getting vaccinated now ...

RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants under 1 year old. The infection can spread to the lungs and cause ...

WASHINGTON — The CDC warns its expecting to see an increase in respiratory related illnesses in the coming weeks as more ...

COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccination coverage is low among adults so far this respiratory virus season (2024 to 2025).

Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness,” published in the November 2024 issue ...

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin, where he covers the human stories of a vast region reckoning with its past while it tries to guide the world toward a brighter future.

Experts worry that the unenthusiastic embrace of vaccines could spark outbreaks and increased hospitalizations.

COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination coverage is low among nursing home residents e ...

Seasonal maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and nirsevimab for infants demonstrate cost-effectiveness.

FluMist, a self-administered flu vaccine, is approved for ages 2-49, but will be available in the 2025-2026 season. RSV vaccination is vital for older adults, with new guidelines for those aged 60-74, ...

A live virus vaccine contains a live, weakened (attenuated) virus that helps your body develop an immune response without you developing symptoms of the disease it is intended to prevent. Examples ...

We’re about six weeks out from when acute respiratory illness-related hospitalizations peaked in Illinois last year.