RNZ22 Jul, 2026 07:25 PM3 mins to readRSV is a common respiratory illness that causes lung and respiratory tract infections and can cause serious complications in children. Photo / 123rfRSV is a common respiratory illness that causes lung and respiratory tract infections and can cause serious complications in children. Photo / 123rfBy Kate Green of RNZWith thousands of children under-5 hospitalised each year with RSV, experts want New Zealand to catch up with other countries and introduce a universal vaccination programme.
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