Respiratory syncytial virus can also cause severe disease in other at-risk pediatric populations, especially those with underlying conditions that compromise lung function. These include premature infants, children less than two years old with heart or lung disease, and those with neuromuscular disorders that cause difficulty swallowing or clearing secretions. RSV is also particularly dangerous for children with compromised immune systems.

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