BMJ  2003;327 (5 July), doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7405.0-b

Respiratory vaccine for infants is still a long way off

Viral infections of the lower respiratory tract impose a considerable burden on healthcare budgets. Van Wonsel and colleagues (p 36) review their epidemiology, symptoms, and treatment in infections in young children. They conclude that viral lower respiratory tract infections are mild and self limiting in most cases, and that treatment is mainly supportive, but varies widely worldwide. Apart from influenza vaccine, research into vaccination has mainly focused on respiratory syncytial virus. Although progress has been made, particularly with live attenuated vaccines, it will be another decade before routine vaccination is available.

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Viral lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children

J B M van Woensel, W M C van Aalderen, and J L L Kimpen
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