US EditionWarning to UK over rise of virus that can cause 'serious breathing problems'
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 4 – Vaccination campaigns target pregnant women and adults 75-79, with vaccines reducing hospital admissions by up to 82%, as officials prepare for a winter RSV surge.
- Health experts warned that RSV can cause 'serious breathing problems' and urged the UK to prepare, following record Australian cases.
- Australia has seen increased RSV cases over winter, suggesting likely spread in the UK in the coming months, NHS officials said.
- Last week, the UKHSA reported the RSV vaccine is 82% effective for older adults and prevents 72% of neonatal hospital admissions in pregnant women.
- Over one million adults aged 75 to 79 will be invited for RSV vaccination, with plans to expand to up to 150 community pharmacies, NHS England said.
- Pregnant women from 28 weeks are advised to get the RSV vaccine, and from late September, NHS England will introduce nirsevimab for high-risk preterm infants.
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