How to Protect Babies from RSV
- RSV infects people of all ages but can be dangerous for babies and some young children.
- Each year, up to 80,000 children under age five in the United States are hospitalized because of RSV.
- Proven methods can significantly reduce severe RSV illness in babies.
- A preventive antibody is recommended for infants younger than eight months who are entering their first RSV season, and most babies do not need both options.
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How to Protect Babies from RSV
(StatePoint) Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, infects people of all ages, however, it can be dangerous for babies and some young children. As many as 80,000 children under 5 in the United States are hospitalized each year due to the…
Half of RSV Hospitalized Patients Are 65 or Older… “Vaccination Support Needed for High-Risk Groups”
For the first time, the number of hospitalized patients with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) aged 65 and older has surpassed that of infants and young children. While RSV causes symptoms similar to the common cold, infection in the elderly or those with chronic diseases can progress to pneumonia or exacerbate existing conditions. Experts suggest that measures to subsidize vaccination costs for high-risk groups, such as middle-aged adults and t…
Doctors encourage pregnant women to get free RSV vaccinations. The vaccine protects both the mother and the baby, as antibodies cross the placenta. Infection with this pathogen affects nearly 90% of children under two years of age and accounts for 20% of all acute respiratory infections. Pediatrician Beata Litwińska says that now is the best time to get vaccinated. "Women who are currently pregnant, between 32 and 36 weeks, the period when this …
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