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Autumn is here, it is settling in quietly and like every year, autumn brings its share of seasonal viruses, such as the flu or the respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.PHOTO: Getty Images / Charday Penn
Published on September 24, 2024
Fall is here, it’s settling in quietly and like every year, fall brings its share of seasonal viruses, like the flu or the respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. An acronym that we heard a lot about last year. Pascal Lavoie, pediatrician and professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia, takes stock of this virus and discusses the state of COVID.
RSV is a fairly common virus that affects children, especially those under six months, and the elderly. Most recover, but in 1% of cases, you end up spending a few days in the hospital. Since last year, there is a new vaccine for adults. Another vaccine is also authorized for pregnant women to help the mother and child develop antibodies against RSV. It reduces the risk of infection by about 60% in the child. It is available in British Columbia, but it is not yet covered by the province.
explains Pascal Lavoie.
Duration 10 minutes10 min
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