EPISODE · Nov 9, 2015 · 5 MIN

New Vaccine For RSV

from Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED · host The Naked Scientists

Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a virus of the respiratory system that infects people of all ages during the winter causing colds, however in infants and young children it can lead to much more severe illnesses like pneumonia. Despite it's huge global impact we still don't have a vaccine for RSV and Dr Ruth Karron from John Hopkins University explains why to Chris Smith. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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