Healthier Hawaii: New tools in the fight against RSV

Dr. Monica Singer, a pediatric infectious disease expert at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, explains what RSV is and who it can affect.
Published: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:43 AM HST|Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 9:43 AM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - RSV cases are rising in parts of the mainland, but how are we doing here in Hawaii?

Dr. Monica Singer who is a pediatric infectious disease expert at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children and a member of the State Department of Health’s immunization branch, about the slight increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in Hawaii.

Singer also discusses a new RSV antibody shot made for the youngest kids and a new vaccine available for older adults which are both designed to decrease the risk of severe illness.

For more health and wellness tips and information, visit HealthierHawaii.org.