Here’s how to get protection in Ontario against RSV this winter [Video]

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, season is just a few months away, but new vaccine options have already arrived for Ontario residents who may be vulnerable to the winter bug.

Older adults and newborn babies are among those most at risk of developing serious complications due to the illness, which can lead to hospitalization and death.

Ontario is launching its vaccine program for the fall to offer protection for certain vulnerable groups through its provincial health coverage plan.

Tiffany Fitzpatrick, a scientist with Public Health Ontario and a University of Toronto assistant professor, spoke to CTV News Toronto about what people in Ontario need to know ahead of this year’s RSV season.

What is RSV?

RSV is a common contagious virus, which can lead to other serious illnesses, including bronchiolitis, lung infection and pneumonia.

The virus can be passed from one person to another through respiratory droplets. RSV usually appears as a mild …