Should I give my baby the new RSV vaccine?

An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision.

In this episode you will hear:

• Why is RSV a big deal, and how many kids get very sick from it?
• What is the new vaccine, and will it be available?
• What makes kids at high risk for RSV?
• Is this RSV vaccine really necessary?

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