Rising Cases of Respiratory Infections in the Netherlands: Coronavirus, Flu, and Pneumonia

Rising Cases of Respiratory Infections in the Netherlands: Coronavirus, Flu, and Pneumonia

The number of people in the Netherlands with respiratory complaints continues to rise. In addition to the coronavirus and the rhinovirus, the number of people with the flu virus is increasing. The RIVM also still sees people with pneumonia. These are caused, among other things, by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Do you have respiratory complaints? … Read more

RS Virus in Children: Dutch Hospitals Struggle with Respiratory Illnesses

RS Virus in Children: Dutch Hospitals Struggle with Respiratory Illnesses

EPABaby met RS-virus NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 13:28 The pediatrics departments and intensive care units for children in Dutch hospitals are full of young children who have serious respiratory problems due to the RS virus. The peak in the number of infections comes much earlier than in previous years. The peak of infection is usually in December, … Read more

Breakthrough RS Vaccine Approved by European Medicines Agency: Protects Babies for up to 6 Months After Birth

Breakthrough RS Vaccine Approved by European Medicines Agency: Protects Babies for up to 6 Months After Birth

Jul 22, 2023 at 8:36 AMUpdate: 13 hours ago The European medicines agency EMA has approved a new vaccine against the RS virus. The drug can be administered to pregnant women, protecting their baby for up to six months after birth. Experts call the vaccine a breakthrough. What is the RS virus? The RS virus … Read more

Breakthrough RS Virus Vaccine Approved by European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Breakthrough RS Virus Vaccine Approved by European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Jul 22, 2023 at 8:36 AMUpdate: 3 hours ago The European medicines agency EMA has approved a new vaccine against the RS virus. The drug can be administered to pregnant women, protecting their baby for up to six months after birth. Experts call the vaccine a breakthrough. What is the RS virus? The RS virus … Read more

Breakthrough Vaccine Approved by EMA to Combat RS Virus: Protecting Infants and Saving Lives

Breakthrough Vaccine Approved by EMA to Combat RS Virus: Protecting Infants and Saving Lives

EPA NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 22:35 The European Medicines Agency EMA has approved a vaccine against the RS virus. The drug Abrysvo, made by producer Pfizer, can be given to pregnant women. Their baby is then protected for six months after birth. The arrival of the vaccine is seen by doctors as a breakthrough. In the Netherlands, … Read more