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Trial begins on vaccine for deadly respiratory virus in babies – Brisbane Times

A trial run by the Mater Hospital in Brisbane is hoped to prove the efficacy of a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, which disproportionately affects babies….

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While her sister had mild symptoms, Ebony, who was eight weeks old at the time late last year, reacted badly, developing bronchiolitis and needing to be hospitalised for three days.
Ms Mead said she could not believe how quickly the disease progressed.
Melanie Mead with her daughter, who has made a full recovery.Credit:Stuart Layt
It was so scary, we had to call the ambulance because she wasnt breathing properly, she said.
She had a nasal tube to help her feed, and then to be told she was getting…

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