NEWBORN ICU ADMISSIONS DROP 50% IN FIRST FULL YEAR OF RSV MATERNAL VACCINE PROGRAMME
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In its first full year, the UK’s RSV maternal vaccine programme has cut newborn intensive‑care admissions by 50%, according to a report from News and communications. The programme, covering roughly 60% of women who give birth each month, shows a marked reduction in severe RSV cases among infants. The data were released as part of a routine evaluation of the programme.
The decline follows the vaccine’s introduction into the national immunisation schedule. Despite the improvement, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that thousands of babies still remain at risk of RSV infection, as vaccine uptake is not yet universal. This finding underscores the ongoing need for broader coverage.
RSV is a leading cause of hospitalisation in infants, and the maternal vaccine aims to protect newborns during the peak RSV season. The programme’s success demonstrates a significant public health intervention in the UK.
- Newborn ICU admissions fell 50% in the programme’s first full year.
- About 60% of pregnant women receive the vaccine each month.
- UKHSA cautions that many thousands of babies remain at risk despite the decline.
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