Tag: hospitalization reduction
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Maternal RSVpreF Vaccination Lowers Infant Hospitalization Risk
Overview: Maternal RSVpreF vaccination and infant protection New real-world evidence is reinforcing the protective effect of maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in early infancy. Data emerging from observational studies suggest that vaccinating pregnant people with the RSV pre-fusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine is associated with a substantial reduction in hospitalizations among young infants, particularly…
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Monoclonal Antibodies Shield Infants from RSV: A New Era of Protection
Understanding RSV and the Vulnerable Population Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common winter respiratory infection that typically presents as a cold-like illness in healthy individuals. Yet, for young infants—especially those under six months—the elderly, and children with certain health conditions, RSV can lead to serious complications requiring hospitalization. In recent years, scientists and clinicians…