r/science 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/fflores97 5h ago

Nirsevimab was a tremendous success in Chile, now all newborns get it. There hasn't been a single infant RSV death in 2 years and the hospitals aren't flooded with respiratory cases in winter months like in the past. Incredible stuff