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RSV can cause severe disease for babies, this drug could prevent it

Meg Tirrell

By Meg Tirrell and John Bonifield, CNN

Published 6:00 AM EDT, Mon June 23, 2025

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RSV can cause severe disease for babies, this drug could prevent it

RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in babies, but Sanofi is one of a few companies producing a shot that can help prevent this potentially severe illness. CNN's Meg Tirrell tours one of their facilities.

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