Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, strikes fear into the hearts of parents, especially those with very young babies. It’s not very kind to other compromised populations, either. We’ve been working toward a vaccine for a long time, and it looks like we’re close to those efforts paying off.

Related HCT episodes:
The History and Science of Vaccines:    • Vaccines: History, Present, and Future  

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