News · 18 April 2026
Maternal vaccine cuts baby RSV hospital admissions 80%.
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Babies born to vaccinated mothers are getting excellent protection from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A recent study reported by UK health officials indicates hospital admissions for RSV among babies have fallen by over 80% since the pregnancy vaccine was offered in 2024. This protection reaches almost 85% if the pregnancy jab is given a minimum of four weeks before the baby's birth.
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