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Most of the children infected were unvaccinated but were old enough to get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot.

The vaccine RSVpreF had an almost 82% efficacy against severe RSV infection in infants from birth through the first 90 days of life, according to company data.

Even if pediatric patients or their families have not traveled recently, they may still be at risk within a community where its members travel internationally and vaccination rates are low.

None of the children had been fully vaccinated against measles, and 23 of them have been hospitalized.

The story of one childs experience with RSV captures the strained healthcare system and parents reactions to the worst season for the virus in years.

The supply of amoxicillin in France is under strain, and health authorities are stressing that antibiotics must not be prescribed when they are not needed (such as for viral infections).

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement with recommendations for avoiding unnecessary diagnostics when children are seen in emergency settings.

Recommendations to manage an unprecedented wave of infections include extra doses of antiviral therapy for children at high risk.

Infectious disease experts share why they think more than 2 years of COVID-19 helped create a treacherous environment for unusual RSV and flu outbreaks.

Experts are trying to view the shortage of a commonly used antibiotic as an opportunity to cut down on overuse of the drugs in general.