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Study: Year‑round RSV Immunization Could Reduce Big Outbreaks (Level A1) — a baby being examined by a doctor and nurse

Study: Year‑round RSV Immunization Could Reduce Big OutbreaksCEFR A1

1 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Brown University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by CDC, Unsplash

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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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