Maternal RSV vaccine programme halves newborn intensive care admissions
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Maternal RSV vaccine programme halves newborn intensive care admissions

13 Aug 2026 · Originally published 13 Aug 2026 10/10 Original headline: RSV maternal vaccine programme halves newborn intensive care admissions, data suggests
New data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that intensive care admissions for infants under six months old with RSV have fallen by 52% since the introduction of the maternal vaccination programme. By protecting newborns from severe bronchiolitis, the vaccine is reducing the pressure on hospital emergency departments and helping more babies avoid the need for life support.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK National
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