Programme for respiratory syncytial virus could prevent estimated 5,000 hospitalisations annually in infantsPregnant women and older people across England will be routinely vaccinated against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the first time, the NHS has said.From 1 September the NHS will vaccinate pregnant women from 28 weeks onwards and adults turning 75. Adults aged 75 to 79 will be offered a catchup vaccine to make sure they are protected. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/sep/02/rsv-vaccine-nhs-pregnant-women-older-people-england
Author : Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent
Publish date : 2024-09-02 04:00:25
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Pregnant women and older people in England offered RSV vaccine on NHS
