In this week's Tell Me Why episode, Dr. Feroza Dawood, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, explains to podcast host Maria Botros the dangers of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of a recently launched vaccine for pregnant women.
• The virus tends to attack mainly in the northern hemisphere between the months of September and March, says Dr. Feroza
• Dr. Feroza: RSV is a virus that primarily affects the upper and lower respiratory tract, and it's a very contagious virus
• RSV is the leading cause of respiratory infections in infants, says Dr.
• Dr. Feroza: Data from the US reveals 80,000 admissions to hospitals annually are due to RSV
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