RSV Outbreak in New Zealand Sparks Calls for National Vaccination Program
In New Zealand, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is causing more winter illnesses than COVID-19 or influenza, leading to increased hospitalizations, particularly among children and older adults. Health experts are advocating for a national childhood vaccination program to combat the virus. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe illness in vulnerable populations. Despite the availability of vaccines in other countries, New Zealand has yet to implement a widespread vaccination program, prompting calls for government action. 
