All babies born in Saskatchewan this winter will be eligible for immunization against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health said RSV is a common virus that infects the lungs, sometimes leading to pneumonia or bronchiolitis. RSV spreads very quickly, the ministry noted, especially during colder months. RSV-related bronchiolitis is one of the most common causes of hospitalizations for infants, and the virus presents an especially high risk to babies born prematurely or those with chronic heart or lung disease.

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While the program was previously onl

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