respiratory syncytial virus

• ‘Strikes like clockwork’: U of A research pinpoints respiratory illness pattern in babies

  According to his research, Hawkes says stints of respiratory illness from six viruses that were analyzed by the U of A team all peaked in January and hit a low in June.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2021
  
• Canada could see resurgence of potentially deadly childhood respiratory virus this summer: report

  Respiratory syncytial virus is common, is quite contagious and infects most kids before their second birthday — that is, it did before the COVID-19 pandemic happened.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2021
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• University of Alberta scientists working on compound that could prevent Zika, RSV

  An experiment at the University of Alberta's Department of Chemistry could lead to a pill to treat deadly viruses, such as the respiratory syncytial virus.

  Science

  Jul 14, 2018
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• Severe RSV season ahead for Alberta: researcher

  A potentially deadly flu-like virus is expected to hit Alberta particularly hard this season, according to one local researcher.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2017
• RSV vaccine in the works, but could be years before it’s available

  Work is underway to develop a vaccine for RSV, but it will likely be years before it's ready.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2017
• Spike in cases of respiratory virus sparks warning from Alberta Heath Services

  Alberta Health Services is warning Albertans to be cautious amid an increase in the number of cases of respiratory syncytial virus throughout the province.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2017
• Study underway in Halifax to protect children against potentially fatal virus

  A Halifax hospital is joining in international efforts to help protect children against a potentially dangerous virus.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2014