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New Vaccine Offers Prevention Against Infant Pneumonia

New Vaccine Offers Prevention Against Infant Pneumonia

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THE BRIEF
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Medical experts have announced that the leading cause of pneumonia in infants is now preventable through a new maternal vaccination program.

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Data from Great Britain shows a 50% drop in newborn ICU admissions during the first full year of the RSV maternal vaccine rollout.

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Doctors are urging parents to prioritize these vaccinations, noting that newborns lack sufficient immune protection against such viruses immediately after birth.