Why are RSV hospitalizations down in New York?

RSV hospitalizations are down due to the success of a new vaccine administered during the RSV season, significantly reducing the number of infants requiring hospitalization.

Who should get the RSV vaccine according to local doctors?

Local pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics continue to recommend the RSV vaccine for all infants, despite federal guidelines suggesting it for high-risk groups only.

How does the RSV vaccine protect newborns?

When a pregnant mother receives the RSV vaccine, her baby is significantly less likely to need healthcare for RSV and has a substantially lower risk of hospitalization or ICU admission.

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RSV Vaccine Slashes Infant Hospitalizations in NY

12 Feb

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Summary

RSV vaccine significantly reduced infant hospitalizations this season.
New vaccine is recommended for all infants by pediatricians.
Pregnant mothers receiving vaccine protect their babies from RSV.

RSV Vaccine Slashes Infant Hospitalizations in NY

Infant hospitalizations from RSV have seen a significant decrease in New York this past season, a development health professionals attribute to the widespread use of a new vaccine. This vaccine is administered during the RSV season, which typically runs from September to March.

While federal guidelines suggest the RSV vaccine is for high-risk groups, local pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics continue to recommend it for all infants. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup of Cohen Children's Medical Center noted that RSV is a leading cause of infant hospitalizations, but this year, hospitals remained less full.