To boost public health and maximize disease prevention, all immunizations should be treated the same.
The Umbrella of Immunizations
Managing RSV's Indirect Impact
A survey of 340 parents whose child caught RSV reveals the devastating burdens that families may experience when their child becomes ill. To manage the indirect impacts of RSV, policymakers must support innovation and ensure timely and equitable access to care and preventive interventions.
Emily's RSV Story
Emily's daughter Presley caught RSV and passed away in November 2021. Now, Emily advocates and raises awareness about RSV.
Closing the Gap: Disparities & RSV
Much of the public is unaware of the severity of RSV. Patricia Whitley-Williams, MD, immediate past president of NFID and chief of Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, discusses health disparities that impact babies and young children with RSV.
The Burden of RSV
While RSV can lead to severe symptoms for babies and young children, the virus can also result in heavy financial and emotional burdens for families.
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, is a seasonal virus that affects nearly all infants and children before they are two years old.
The Troublemaker
General pediatrician Lynn Smitherman, MD, explains how the burden of RSV weighs heavily on babies, children and their families.
Melanie's RSV Story
Melanie and Dan's daughter Reagan was hospitalized for 10 days after she was diagnosed with RSV. Despite doing everything they could to protect their children from the virus, a few years later both of their twin sons were also hospitalized with RSV.