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What RSV Is and Why Immunization Matters

Author/s: 
Alistair Mukondiwa, Callie L. Brown, Lindsay A. Thompson
Date Added: 
November 4, 2025
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page
Publication Date: 
September 29, 2025
URL: 
What RSV Is and Why Immunization Matters
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Poster
DOI (1): 
10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.3096
PMID (1): 
41021255
Keywords 
pediatrics
RSV
respiratory synytial virus vaccines
immunizations
vaccines
MeSH 
infant
child
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines* / therapeutic use
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines* / administration & dosage
Respiration Disorders
Lung
cough
virus
immunization
vaccines
Oxygen
ribs

RPR Commentary

Information for parents about RSV. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children and how to prevent its spread.