RSV Vaccine Launched Targeting Pregnant Women and Elderly

Older people and pregnant women are to be offered a new vaccine which the government says will protect against a usually mild respiratory virus that can occasionally cause serious complications in babies. The announcement by the NHS comes as data show more women are choosing to have a vaccine-free pregnancy, amid increasing concerns about possible side-effects and efficacy. From September, the over-75s and women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant will be offered one dose of the jab, which is said to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Made by Pfizer, the vaccine known as Abrysvo is part of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA’s) Black Triangle Scheme, meaning it will be monitored more closely than established drugs for adverse reactions....