Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common, contagious seasonal pathogen that will infect nearly all babies by their second birthday. 1-3
RSV is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, in infants and young children.
RSV is also a leading cause of hospitalizations in infants. 4-7
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