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UK Prepares for RSV Surge: Vaccination Urged for Vulnerable

8/6/2025

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The UK braces for a rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after Australia’s winter surge. NHS England is urging pregnant women and older adults to get vaccinated, as the vaccine significantly reduces hospital admissions—by 72% for newborns and 82% for older adults—offering vital protection to those most at risk.

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The UK braces for a rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after Australia’s winter surge. NHS England is urging pregnant women and older adults to get vaccinated, as the vaccine significantly reduces hospital admissions—by 72% for newborns and 82% for older adults—offering vital protection to those most at risk.