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Newborn's RSV Scare Prompts Vaccination Call
13 Oct
Summary
- Mother urges pregnant women to get vaccinated against RSV.
- Her newborn daughter, Phoebe, contracted a serious respiratory illness.
- RSV vaccinations were introduced in Wales in September 2024.
A mother's plea for pregnant women to get vaccinated against RSV comes after her newborn daughter, Phoebe, contracted the potentially serious respiratory illness shortly after birth. Jo Goldsmith described preparing for the worst when Phoebe fell ill, stating she would have opted for the vaccine during her pregnancy if it had been available.
Nerys Evans, Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health, is also encouraging vaccinations for Covid-19, flu, and RSV as winter approaches. The NHS notes that while RSV typically causes common cold symptoms, it can pose significant risks to infants and the elderly. RSV vaccinations were implemented in Wales in September 2024.
