The Medical Journal of Australia

Episode 579: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 7: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) burden in all infants

The Medical Journal of Australia

Show Notes

Today we are exploring Respiratory Syncytial Virus in infants including its spread, its treatment and impact on families.

This podcast was created with the support of our sponsor Sanofi.

Dr Rama Kandasamy is a paediatrician working at the Sydney Childrens Hospital network and the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.

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