Volunteers needed for RSV maternal antibody at IWK

Volunteers needed for RSV maternal antibody study at the IWK Health Centre Halifax. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of hospitalization in children under 5 years old. This study measures mother's antibody protection passed to her newborn. It does not involve any drugs or vaccines. We are looking for pregnant women between 20-42 weeks gestation who are over 18 years of age and expecting a healthy baby. For more information go to http://www.centerforvaccinology.ca/study/rsv-maternal-antibody-study/ Study recruitment is open until the end of June 2015.