Winter respiratory illnesses are often thought of as a nuisance that can keep you in bed and away from work or school for a few days. But if you’re susceptible to severe infection, they can land you in hospital.
Most people are familiar with influenza and COVID vaccines, which are recommended for people at higher risk of severe infection. But these don’t protect against another virus, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which tends to cause severe illness in young infants and older people.
