In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, hosts Dr. Alicia Chang and Dr. Linny Phuong come together to discuss RSV and the developments surrounding maternal immunization and therapeutics.
Featuring an insightful interview with A/Prof Flor Muñoz, MD, MSc, who is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Virology, and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, and Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.
This conversation highlights the need for global collaboration and resources to implement these preventative measures.
This episode was recorded in May 2024, and may not take into account differing RSV vaccine programs and distribution of new RSV therapeutics internationally, for babies, pregnant women and older persons.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to RSV and the Need for Preventative Therapies
14:21 The Development of RSV Vaccines for Pregnant Women
32:10 Monoclonal Antibodies: Providing Immediate Protection Against RSV
39:12 Challenges in Implementing RSV Preventative Measures
41:43 Global Collaboration for RSV Prevention
