Canadian familiarity with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumococcal disease (PD) is lower compared to influenza and COVID-19, according to a new poll.

A study conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Merck Canada states that “while awareness of influenza and COVID-19 is nearly universal among Canadians (98 per cent and 99 per cent, respectively),” familiarity is lower for RSV (71 per cent) and PD (66 per cent).

“These findings suggest there may be opportunities to improve understanding of lesser-known respiratory illnesses and available prevention options,” the study says.

Between 1,000 surveyed Canadian adults between 25 and 75 years old…

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