Tag: Infant Health
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New Infant Malaria Drug and Vaccines Light a Path to Hope
Hope Rises as New Infant Malaria Treatments Emerge The news of a breakthrough in malaria prevention and treatment arrives at a moment of deep sorrow for families who have witnessed the disease claim the lives of their youngest. For Samson Okoth, the death of seven children—ages between one and five—between 2018 and 2022 was a…
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Pilot RSV vaccination programme reduces infant hospitalisations
Overview: A working pilot is making waves in infant health RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common winter foe for babies and young children. While most recover at home, severe RSV infection can land infants in hospital, especially those with underlying conditions or born preterm. Health authorities piloted a targeted RSV vaccination initiative to…
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Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) Arrives in Malaysia to Shield Infants from RSV
Malaysia Approves Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) to Guard Infants Against RSV In a move welcomed by pediatric health advocates, Beyfortus (Nirsevimab), the preventive monoclonal antibody developed by Sanofi and AstraZeneca, has been approved by Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in infants. The approval…
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Antibiotics and vaccines: gut microbiome shapes infant immunity
Overview: antibiotics, vaccines, and the infant immune system Vaccines are among the most effective tools in public health, helping protect children from dangerous infections. At the same time, antibiotics are essential medicines that save lives by treating bacterial illnesses. Yet researchers increasingly recognize that these two categories of medicine can interact in surprising ways. A…
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Now is the Time to Protect Babies from RSV: Practical Steps for Parents
RSV: Why This Season Demands Extra Vigilance for Babies Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common winter illness that can affect people of all ages, but infants—especially newborns and those with underlying health issues—are at higher risk for severe disease. Pediatricians, including Kristin Barrett of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, stress that protecting infants from RSV isn’t…
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Now Is the Time to Protect Babies From RSV: Practical Guidance for Parents
RSV: A Common Threat to Baby Health Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a pervasive infection in communities, especially common in fall and winter. While many healthy adults recover quickly, RSV can be serious for babies, particularly those born prematurely or with underlying health issues. Pediatric experts, including Kristin Barrett from Cleveland Clinic Children’s, emphasize that…
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World Prematurity Day Arrives in Westchester County: Raising Awareness and Support
World Prematurity Day Comes to Westchester County On Monday, November 17, the Westchester County Health Department joins a global movement to spotlight prematurity, a leading cause of infant illness and hospitalization. World Prematurity Day serves as a reminder that preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, affects families across every community and…
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HSE Urges Parents of Newborns to Vaccinate Against RSV Before Possible Surge
HSE Calls for Proactive RSV Vaccination for Newborns The Health Service Executive (HSE) is urging parents of babies born between 1 March and 31 August 2025 who missed the September vaccination window to book their child’s RSV vaccine as early as possible. With winter months approaching and the usual RSV season on the horizon, health…
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Monoclonal Antibodies Shield Infants from RSV: A New Line of Defense
What is RSV and why is it a concern for infants? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common winter illness that typically causes cold-like symptoms. For many healthy adults, it is a mild inconvenience, but for young infants—especially those under six months—or older adults, RSV can lead to serious breathing difficulties and hospital stays. The…
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Monoclonal Antibodies Shield Infants from RSV
RSV in Infants: A Critical Early Challenge Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common wintertime pathogen that most healthy adults weather with mild cold-like symptoms. For infants, especially those under six months, RSV can lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia, sometimes necessitating hospital care. While vaccination strategies for other age groups exist, protecting newborns and very…