Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that may cause severe illness in infants, young children, and older adults. Kathleen A. Linder, MD, of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, discusses therapies to prevent severe RSV illness with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS. Related Content:

• Therapies to Decrease Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness
• Assessing the Real-World Effectiveness of Immunizations for Respiratory Syncytial Virus