RSV causes 58,000 hospitalizations annually among children under age 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a new recommendation to protect babies against RSV.
Additionally, for babies aged between 8 and 19 months who have underlying health conditions, experts are suggesting a second dose of the vaccine to bolster protection during the upcoming RSV season, which is typically from November through March. According to the CDC, RSV causes between 58,000 and 80,000 hospitalizations annually among children under age 5.
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