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Michigan is reporting record-high RSV vaccine coverage in infants under 1 at 35.7%. The state says there's been fewer RSV-related ER visits since the shots were introduced in 2023.
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"A national hospital-based surveillance study from Australia found that the long-acting monoclonal antibody nirsevimab reduced respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related hospitalizations in infants under 12 months by over 80% during the country’s 2024 RSV season."
Analysis suggests nirsevimab cuts infant RSV hospitalizations 83%
Total RSV cases in children 12 months or younger were significantly lower in states with population-wide nirsevimab strategies.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM
In the phase 4 DAN-RSV trial, the RSV vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease as compared with no vaccine among adults 60 years of age or older. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4oT6ksQ

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January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Primary outcome: RSV hospitalisations
Compared with historical seasons:
↓ 86% RSV-related LRTI hospitalisations in season 1
↓ 55% RSV-related LRTI hospitalisations in season 2
January 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
with reduced hospitalizations for RSV-related lower respiratory tract infections & acute bronchiolitis in 2nd season.
However, the study also showed an increased risk of milder RSV-related outpatient visits in the second season, likely due to a shift in the timing of first RSV infection.
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The NIRSE-GAL study looking at real world impact of nirsevimab in infants in Spain.

Of 12 492 eligible infants, 94·4% received immunization. RSV-related LRTI hospitalisations decreased by 85·9% in the 1st season and 55·3% in the 2nd.

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #IDSky
Impact of universal nirsevimab prophylaxis in infants on hospital and primary care outcomes across two respiratory syncytial virus seasons in Galicia, Spain (NIRSE-GAL): a population-based prospective...
Universal infant nirsevimab prophylaxis markedly reduced RSV-related hospitalisations and outpatient morbidity, with sustained reductions in RSV-related LRTI hospitalisations into the second season an...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Among adults 60 years of age or older, the RSVpreF vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease as compared with no vaccine.
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
RSV Prefusion F Vaccine for Prevention of Hospitalization in Older Adults | NEJM
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in older adults. The bivalent RSV prefusion F protein–based vaccine (RSVpreF) has been shown to prevent RSV-associated respiratory illnes...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
DAN-RSV phase 4 trial: Respiratory syncytial virus causes some 470,000 hospitalizations and 33,000 deaths in industrialized countries annually. Research findings on the bivalent RSV prefusion F protein–based vaccine are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/4qKqmWE

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January 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
62% reduction in all-cause LRTI-related hospitalizations in infants and young children who received RSV vaccine (nirsevimab) compared with controls…

…RFK Jr has now stopped 81% of new infant RSV vaccinations

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Evidence shows benefit of RSV vaccines as Trump officials push restrictions
Shots to prevent respiratory syncytial virus recommended only for high-risk babies even as experts hail jabs’ success
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
USA: Respiratory virus activity in the US is high, driven by influenza and RSV. COVID remains relatively low but is rising.

Flu positivity is 24.7%, with 8 recent child deaths linked to influenza A (H3N2).

RSV-related ED visits and hospitalisations in children aged 0–4 are increasing.
US respiratory virus activity reaches high levels as flu, RSV spread
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 10, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Among adults 60 years of age or older, the RSVpreF vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease @nejm.org
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January 9, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Infants who received nirsevimab after birth experienced lower rates of RSV-related hospitalization and severe complications compared to those protected by maternal vaccination during pregnancy. doi.org/hbhbs2
Infants receiving nirsevimab fare better against RSV compared to those with maternal vaccination
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. For most healthy adults and children, it causes only mild, cold-like symptoms and goes away on its own.
medicalxpress.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
And in other news related to our general health and well-being: HHS to narrow recommendations for vaccination against RSV, meningococcal disease, hepatitis B, and hepatitis A to children at higher risk for infections, and make it tougher to get vaccinations against flu, Covid-19 and rotavirus.
HHS will overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots | CNN
The US Department of Health and Human Services will recommend fewer vaccines for most American children, health officials said Monday.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Flu and related viruses such as RSV are on the rise across the country as Ohio has recorded the first flu related death of the season
https://yourradioplace.com/number-of-flu-cases-rising-rapidly-across-the-u-s-driven-in-part-by-a-new-variant/
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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January 2, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Nirsevimab outperforms RSVpreF vaccine in reducing hospitalizations and severe outcomes for infants with RSV-related infections.

by Jabagi MJ, Bertrand M (...) Zureik M et 3 al. in JAMA #MedSky

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📖 read the article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2843212
December 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Nirsevimab, som ikke er en vaccine, men et monoklonalt antistof..."provides real-world protective benefits beyond those demonstrated or recognized for RSV-specific outcomes, further supporting its implementation in infant immunization programs to reduce the respiratory-related disease burden.."
Nirsevimab may help prevent severe respiratory illnesses beyond RSV in infants, young kids
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December 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Nirsevimab may help prevent severe respiratory illnesses beyond RSV in infants, young kids

https://www.newsbeep.com/au/379152/

In addition to reducing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) may also…
Nirsevimab may help prevent severe respiratory illnesses beyond RSV in infants, young kids - Australia News Beep
In addition to reducing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) may also
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December 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Nirsevimab may help prevent severe respiratory illnesses beyond RSV in infants, young kids

https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/375993/

In addition to reducing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) may also…
Nirsevimab may help prevent severe respiratory illnesses beyond RSV in infants, young kids - Canada News Beep
In addition to reducing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) may also
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December 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is almost like when I got RSV for Christmas last year. Which resulted in a turkey related crime at home which thankfully was not repeated this year. It’s not as bad as RSV was, but still annoying.
December 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Nirsevimab vs RSVpreF Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization in Newborns

In this French nationwide study, infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with a lower risk of RSV-related hospitalization compared with maternal vaccination with the RSVpreF vaccine
Nirsevimab vs RSVpreF Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization in Newborns
This population-based study used data from the French National Health Data System to compare risk associations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related infant hospitalization and other outcomes a...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.

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December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM