RSV vaccination rates halve NSW hospitalisations, as influenza peak looms
A NSW health study confirms that a maternal and infant vaccination program has nearly halved hospitalisations for RSV in babies under six months. The program, which expanded to include pregnancy-based immunisation in 2025, is being hailed as a major success for infant health.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the high efficacy of targeted public health interventions in reducing infant mortality and hospital burden for respiratory viruses.
RSV infections can cause serious illness and even death in babies. ( Pexels: Kristina Paukshtite )
A NSW respiratory virus vaccination program for expectant mothers and high-risk infants has seen a major decline in notifications and hospitalisations.
RSV in young babies can cause serious illness, hospital admissions and in some cases, death.
NSW Health has also advised unvaccinated residents to get a flu jab ahead of an influenza peak.
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