Tag: RSV
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Pilot RSV Immunisation Reduces Infant RSV Hospitalisations
Summary: A pilot RSV vaccination initiative shows promise in reducing hospital visits for infants Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of winter illness for babies, often resulting in hospital admissions for fever, breathing difficulties, and breathing problems. In many countries, health systems grapple with a seasonal surge as RSV circulates from autumn into…
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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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Pilot RSV Immunisation Programme Leads to Fewer Babies Hospitalised, Early Data Show
Overview: A Promising Start for the RSV Immunisation Pilot Early data from a newly launched RSV immunisation pilot suggest a notable decline in hospital admissions among babies due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The programme aims to protect the most vulnerable young infants and reduce the burden on hospitals during the typical RSV season, which…
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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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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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Protect Babies from RSV: Essential Prevention Tips
Why RSV Matters for Babies RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory infection that can be especially serious for infants. Pediatric experts note that while RSV is widespread in communities, certain babies are more vulnerable to severe illness. Dr. Kristin Barrett, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, emphasizes the importance of protecting newborns…
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BC’s Respiratory Illness Season: What This Year Looks Like So Far
What the early numbers suggest British Columbia is several weeks into its fall vaccination campaign, and early indicators point to a respiratory illness season that could test hospitals, workplaces, and households alike. Health authorities are watching trends for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, alongside other common cold- and flu-like illnesses. While precise counts…
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How BC’s Respiratory Illness Season Is Shaping Up This Year
What this respiratory illness season might look like in British Columbia As fall settles in, British Columbians are again navigating a familiar mix: sniffles, coughs, and the familiar chorus of notices about respiratory illnesses. Health officials emphasize that while seasonality is predictable, the exact mix of influenza, RSV, and other respiratory pathogens can vary from…
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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…