vaccine effectiveness

Evaluating RSV Vaccine Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in US Adults Aged 60 and Older Over Two Seasons

By MedXY 09/01/2025

A large multicenter study demonstrates that a single dose of RSV vaccine reduces hospitalization risk by 58% among adults aged 60+, with lower effectiveness in immunocompromised and cardiovascular patients.

Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Maternal Bivalent Prefusion F RSV Vaccine Significantly Reduces Infant Hospitalisation in UK: Real-World Evidence from a Multicentre Study

By MedXY 08/22/2025

A UK-wide multicentre study shows maternal bivalent RSV prefusion F vaccination reduces infant hospitalisation for RSV-associated ALRI by up to 72%, confirming real-world effectiveness matching clinical trials.

Infectious Diseases Nephrology Respiratory Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Kidney-transplant recipients benefit from COVID-19 vaccination

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Kidney-transplant recipients on long-term kidney replacement therapy demonstrate significant reductions in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and mortality following three or more vaccine doses, supporting booster vaccinations in this vulnerable population.

Family Medicine Medical News Public Health Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Comparing the Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccines: Subunit Vaccine vs. Split-Virion Vaccine

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A prospective study shows split-virion vaccines offer significantly higher protection against influenza than subunit vaccines in adults 50 and older, highlighting the importance of vaccine selection.