England Sees 50% Drop in Newborn RSV ICU Admissions After Maternal Vaccination

The UK Health Security Agency reports a 50% decrease in intensive care admissions for infants under six months old with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in England. This reduction follows the first full year of the NHS maternal vaccination program, which vaccinates pregnant women from 28 weeks to protect their newborns. The data highlights the program's significant public health impact.