NHS rolls out new jab for respiratory virus
The NHS has started vaccinating pregnant women and older people against a respiratory virus that can make some people seriously ill. Officials suggest the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme could prevent thousands of hospital admissions for babies and elderly people, easing pressure on the NHS in the run-up to the winter months. From September 1, women will be offered the vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy to protect themselves and […]