A study showed that RSV, a virus affecting many young children, can cause serious illness. Cities often see more RSV cases because babies are in daycares, but rural areas have shorter outbreaks.
This study suggests that providing RSV vaccines year-round, instead of just in season, can help lower the number of hospitalizations. The researchers found that urban areas had higher hospitalization rates in infants, indicating a need for constant vaccine access.
Difficult words
- hospitalization — When a person stays in a hospital for care.hospitalizations
- outbreak — A sudden increase in cases of a disease.outbreaks
- vaccine — A substance that helps protect against disease.vaccines
- urban — Related to a city or town.
- rural — Related to the countryside or small areas.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think urban areas have higher hospitalization rates?
- How can vaccines help children in different areas?
- What could be the benefits of year-round vaccination?
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