Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

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April 17, 2026
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A pregnancy vaccine significantly reduces hospital admissions for babies due to RSV, a new study confirms.

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This vaccine could make your baby 80% less likely to be hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), offering crucial protection against severe illness.

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A new study confirms a pregnancy vaccine significantly reduces hospital admissions for babies due to RSV. The vaccine provides excellent protection against life-threatening chest infections in infants. This development means babies could be 80% less likely to be hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The findings offer a crucial preventative measure against a common and potentially severe illness in newborns.

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