CBC Vancouver’s Janelle Hamilton interviewed Dr. Shelley Ross regarding the call for a universal infant RSV immunization program in BC. The segment is available CBC’s YouTube channel. A special thank you to Dr. Ross, who stepped in on very short notice to participate in this interview. In a full-circle moment, Dr. Ross delivered the journalist who conducted the interview! The interview focused on the need for equitable access to RSV protection for all infants in BC.
Dr. Ross outlined why a universal immunization program would help protect more families, reduce barriers to access, and align B.C. with emerging approaches to RSV prevention across Canada. The discussion also highlighted the Federation’s concerns about disparities in access and the importance of acting ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season.
More information available here: https://rsvprotect.ca/