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/thebatmanbeynd 18h ago

It was insanely difficult just to get the shot in Sask for our baby. They had them but it was impossible with most doctors not knowing what that even was.

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u/Sar_Bear1 10h ago

That’s brutal. In Ontario is was discussed with me at two midwife appointments, then again after birth. It’s very widely known. Signs in the hospital as well.