From Friday, pregnant women in their 32nd week of pregnancy can receive a vaccine against RSV, which is intended to protect the unborn child against the virus during its first months of life. (Archive photo). Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix
Pregnant women offered RSV vaccine as infant cases fall
Starting Friday, pregnant women in Denmark are again offered free RSV vaccinations to protect infants from serious illness. The vaccine effectively prevents hospitalizations among infants, who are at high risk due to immature immune systems and small airways. Preliminary data shows fewer...
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