GeriRSV Vaccine Cutting Baby Hospital Admissions by Over 80% in UK

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BBC UK News19.04.2026SağlıkUnited Kingdom

RSV Vaccine Cutting Baby Hospital Admissions by Over 80% in UK

UK Health Security Agency study of 300,000 babies shows near-85% protection when given at least 4 weeks before birth

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A UK study has found that the RSV vaccine given to pregnant women is reducing baby hospital admissions by more than 80%.
The vaccine, introduced in 2024, provides nearly 85% protection when administered at least four weeks before birth.
The study followed nearly 300,000 babies born between September 2024 and March 2025, with over 4,500 hospitalised - the vast majority whose mothers had not been vaccinated.

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A UK study has found that the RSV vaccine given to pregnant women is reducing baby hospital admissions by more than 80%. The vaccine, introduced in 2024, provides nearly 85% protection when administered at least four weeks before birth. The study followed nearly 300,000 babies born between September 2024 and March 2025, with over 4,500 hospitalised - the vast majority whose mothers had not been vaccinated.

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