Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants

About this episode

This episode discusses the risks of RSV to infants and new immunization options to protect them.

Did you know that RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide? Each year it claims over 100 000 young lives. In this Science in 5 episode, WHO's Dr Daniel Feikin shares how new immunization options can protect your baby.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Daniel Feikin

Topics covered

• RSV
• infant health
• immunization
• hospitalization
• public health

Keywords

• RSV
• infant hospitalization
• immunization
• health risks
• WHO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WHO - World Health Organization

Products: RSV

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