Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can be particularly dangerous to young children and older people
More than one million people have now been vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus after the NHS launched a roll-out of the jab for the first time in its history. Now a plea has been issued to pregnant woman.
RSV infections are common, but can be particularly dangerous to young children and older people as they can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis. The NHS said RSV was one of the main causes of pressure in children's hospitals and paediatric intensive care units over the winter.
"But we know there are still many more people eligible to come forward, and with RSV cases likely to peak during winter - alongside Covid and flu viruses – it's vitally important that anyone eligible for these vaccinations takes up their offer as soon as possible when contacted by the NHS, to help avoid a tripledemic."
"This government is proud to have brought in the RSV vaccination programme which allows pregnant women to have a free vaccine in each pregnancy to protect their babies against this disease.
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