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- A study finds year-round RSV immunization reduces outbreaks.
- Researchers studied how virus spreads in different places.
- RSV is a common cause of infant lung infection.
- About 80,000 hospitalizations happen each year in the US.
- A vaccine for pregnant women is seasonal now.
- Cities have longer outbreaks that are less intense.
- Rural areas have short, sharp outbreak peaks.
- Models compared seasonal and year-round immunization plans.
- Authors recommend vaccines be available year-round for mothers and children.
Difficult words
- virus — A tiny germ that can make people sick.
- outbreak — When many people get sick at the same time.outbreaks
- vaccine — A medicine that helps prevent disease.vaccines
- infants — Very young babies.
- protect — To keep someone safe from harm.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think vaccines are important?
- Have you ever seen someone who was sick?
- How can we stay healthy?
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