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Since 2024 expectant mothers have been offered a vaccine from 28 weeks to protect newborns and research shows it works - giving ‘excellent protection’ 🥰
The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine has reduced hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%.
Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice at Asthma + Lung UK said: “Asthma + Lung UK campaigned hard for the RSV vaccine to be rolled out to vulnerable groups. We are very glad that these vaccines are making a big difference in protecting young babies from becoming severely unwell."
“It is important to stress that RSV is usually harmless. Like most other colds and viruses, it starts with a blocked or runny nose, and in most cases, can be treated at home."
Read more from the @BBCNews here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8…
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Hayfever is SO debilitating for so many people so this will be a welcome addition to conventional treatments. Brilliant to speak to @itvnews @harriet_emma14 yesterday on behalf of @asthmalunguk about the difference this will make for the 27,000 people allergic to birch pollen.
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Today is #CleanAirDay! Here at Asthma + Lung UK we have been all over the country fighting for your right to breathe clean air. But despite all our hard work over the last 12 months air pollution remains one of the most significant environmental risks to public health in the UK.
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New research from Dr Robert Maidstone @OfficialUoM supported by @asthmalunguk has found that women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime. manchester.ac.uk/about/news/…
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A study funded by @aluk_research has found that younger people who take the mini pill may face a higher risk of asthma attacks. independent.co.uk/news/healt…
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Today is #WorldAsthmaDay! Summer isn’t always an easy season when you have a lung condition.
Things like hay fever and hot weather can make breathing more difficult and stop you doing the things you love. This summer we want to inspire you with ways to achieve your goals ☀️
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🚨 New research news! Our funded researchers have found that taking a puff of your preventer inhaler mid-afternoon could be the best way to keep asthma symptoms under control. @h_durrington orlo.uk/32yfj
ALT Man holding a brown preventer inhaler with a blue spacer.