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.
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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 )
The article reports on medical study findings and government health initiatives using neutral, factual language.
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