In the throes of winter's yearly round of respiratory virus outbreaks, it pays to remember what Grandma told you.

So, which respiratory virus invaded your cells? Several types of viruses could be the culprit: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, parainfluenza viruses, metapneumovirus, rhinoviruses ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that may lead to serious complications in certain groups. Since 2023, vaccines are now available and are highly recommended ...

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A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

Respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine significantly reduced severe RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) requiring hospitalization or emergency department (ED ...

HMPV was first discovered in 2001, and it’s in the same class of viruses as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), per the CDC. “HMPV is one of the viruses that can cause the common cold,” says ...

Fourteen states are reporting "high" respiratory virus activity: Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware and ...

HMPV, first identified in 2001 but circulating for at least 60 years, causes symptoms similar to flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ... kids a strict ‘middle-class' upbringing, refused ...

The virus was only discovered as recently as 2001, but it is in the same family as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): another flu-like virus. The more widespread use of testing for specific ...