Respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalizations among children: an Italian retrospective observational study

ConclusionsOur study contributes to outlining the baseline profile of RSV-associated hospitalizations among Italian children by providing epidemiological/clinical/economic estimates. While awaiting new recommendations on immunization, healthcare-workers should persist in implementing public health measures and appropriate case management to control RSV seasonal epidemics. Strengthened laboratory RSV surveillance is needed to inform the implementation of the new immunization strategies.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research