The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have announced the rollout of a new maternal vaccination campaign for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this autumn. The vaccine, described as life-saving, will be offered free of charge to pregnant women, their infants, and older adults, aiming to protect these vulnerable groups from the severe respiratory illness that hospitalizes thousands each winter. The initiative, endorsed by Victoria Atkins, follows a successful tender and is expected to significantly reduce the incidence of RSV-related complications.
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Older people and pregnant women will be offered a new NHS jab this year https://t.co/6ue1ok0OEd
Pregnant women and the elderly will be offered a vaccine on the NHS to protect against a respiratory virus that can cause serious complications https://t.co/aoL7yBgBrD
huge news as @UKHSA & @NHSEngland announce the rollout of maternal vaccination for RSV https://t.co/u7afPpuiby.
RSV is a nasty respiratory illness - hospitalising thousands each winter. But we now have effective vaccines. And after a successful tender, I'm delighted we are launching a campaign this Autumn to protect pregnant mums, their infants and older adults. https://t.co/tq2fOxJ3Rc