← April 18, 2026 briefingHealth
RSV Pregnancy Vaccine Cuts Baby Hospital Admissions by 80 Percent
A major study has confirmed that vaccinating pregnant women against RSV delivers an 80% reduction in hospital admissions for their newborns from life-threatening chest infections. RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in most high-income countries, and the finding strengthens the case for making the jab a routine part of antenatal care. The results were published as health authorities in several countries weigh whether to add it to national immunization programs.
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