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Vaccine rollout to prevent 5,000 baby hospitalisations annually

A vaccine rollout could prevent 5,000 babies from hospitalisation annually due to a common lung disease, as highlighted by public health experts. Research from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that the vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) could also spare 200 infants from needing intensive care. Starting next month, pregnant women beyond the 28th week will be offered…