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Quebec’s RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations

Quebec's RSV vaccination campaign has led to a significant drop in infant hospitalizations from the virus, according to the provincial health care agency.
The campaign saw nearly 75 percent of eligible infants receiving over 56,000 doses of the vaccine, highlighting its success.
Dr. Jesse Papenburg noted that more than 1,000 hospitalizations and more than 100 ICU admissions were averted as a result of the vaccine's effectiveness.
Health officials indicated that they are better prepared for the upcoming season compared to last fall's vaccination availability.

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The Toronto Star

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Quebec’s RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations

MONTREAL - The provincial agency in charge of health care in Quebec says the number of infants hospitalized from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has fallen sharply following a successful vaccination

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The Lethbridge Herald

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Quebec's RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations

MONTREAL — The provincial agency in charge of Quebec health care says the number of infants hospitalized from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has

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Irish Medical Times

Babies to be offered RSV vaccine again this winter

More than 22,000 newborn babies received immunisation against RSV last winter as part of a pilot HSE programme The post Babies to be offered RSV vaccine again this winter appeared first on Irish Medical Times.

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