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RSV is the most common reason why babies end up in the hospital in their first year. A new study finds a vaccine for expectant mothers is more effective at protecting babies than previously shown.

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Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.