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RSV a ‘big threat’ right now for pediatric emergency departments, N.S. doctor says

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is “the big threat right now” for pediatric emergency rooms in Nova Scotia, says an emergency…

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B.C. hits record for hospital admissions as flu and RSV cases rise

Health officials say Influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both on the rise in B.C., and hospitals in the…

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Canada

Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for maternal immunization

Health Canada has approved a new vaccine geared toward protecting two groups most severely affected by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV):…

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Influenza, RSV put pressure on Alberta Children’s Hospital as case counts climb

Alberta Children’s Hospital is facing an influx of kids sick with respiratory viruses so it’s adding capacity in an effort…

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Nova Scotia

RSV driving IWK hospitalizations for younger kids, doctor says

The IWK Health Centre’s chief of pediatrics is sharing tips to prevent the spread of RSV as high cases are…

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Canada

How to access the new RSV vaccine, and how much will it cost? Your questions answered

This story idea came from audience members, like you, who asked about the RSV vaccine. Email us your questions. We…

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RSV infections surge as hospitals brace for return of ‘normal’ respiratory virus season

On a weekday afternoon, coughs and cries echo throughout the brightly lit waiting room of the Just for Kids Clinic…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia reports outbreak of RSV at long-term care home

Nova Scotia has reported an outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, at a long-term care home. The data was…

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Retired nurse pushing for new RSV vaccine to be free for all seniors in Canada

A retired Windsor, Ont., nurse is pushing to have the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine be made available at…

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How seniors can access 4 key vaccines this fall — for COVID, flu, pneumonia, and RSV

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers…

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