One of leading causes of infant deaths sees 'fantastic' decline in NSW
New South Wales' respiratory syncytial virus vaccination program for pregnant women and infants has nearly halved hospitalizations for the potentially deadly virus in babies under six months old. The program, expanded in 2025 to all expectant mothers, achieved over 60 percent coverage and reduced RSV impact by 40 percent.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 20:40 UTC
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