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Certain pregnant people are now eligible for new RSV vaccine

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This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) feels like a mild cold to most, but it's the leading cause of hospitalization for infants.

There's a new vaccine option to protect newborns against RSV. It's a vaccine offered to their parent during their pregnancy.

Erica Schipper, M.D., is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Sanford Health. She explains how the vaccine works and who's eligible to roll up their sleeves.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.