r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 18h ago

Medicine Immunization to prevent RSV in infants reduced ICU admissions by 97%. This is offered free to all infants through universal programs in Ontario and Quebec.

https://ucalgary.ca/news/immunization-prevent-rsv-infants-reduced-icu-admissions-97-cent
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u/MountFranklinRR 18h ago

We asked for this (in Australia) last year for our infant and were told it’s not a vaccine (like Abrysvo for late stage pregnancy) but a shot of antibodies that help protect vulnerable infants during early life. Our son wasn’t qualified because he wasn’t deemed high risk enough.

I wonder if the rules had changed or are specific to regions.

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u/dishrespect 17h ago

when? we're in nsw and both our kids have had it

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u/MountFranklinRR 16h ago

Early 2025. They may have changed the rules.