Scotland is the first country in Britain to roll out the vaccination programme to expectant mothers and Scots aged over 75 to protect the most vulnerable from the potentially dangerous virus.
Scotland is the first country in Britain to introduce a new RSV vaccination programme targeted at expectant mothers and the elderly.
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of emergency respiratory admissions to hospitals in infants. It affects the breathing system and causes mild symptoms but it can lead to severe illnesses in babies and vulnerable people.READ MORE: Glasgow bin strikes suspended as unions vote on new improved deal
He said: “I encourage pregnant women to take up their vaccination appointments to protect their babies against the leading cause of hospitalisation in infants during the first weeks and months of life. “We have acted quickly with partners to introduce this vaccine in time to maximise the benefit to the more vulnerable ahead of winter. This programme will reduce the numbers seriously ill or hospitalised, helping to manage the significant winter pressures on our NHS.”
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