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Need for a safe vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus infection
Joo-Young Kim, Jun Chang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2012;55(9):309-315.   Published online September 14, 2012

Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is a major cause of severe respiratory tract illnesses in infants and young children worldwide. Despite its importance as a respiratory pathogen, there is currently no licensed vaccine for HRSV. Following failure of the initial trial of formalin-inactivated virus particle vaccine, continuous efforts have been made for the development of safe and efficacious vaccines against...