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GSK raises annual outlook in strong start after consumer spin-off

Pharmaceutical giant GSK has increased its full-year earnings outlook once again following a better-than-expected third quarter performance thanks to surging global demand for its shingles vaccine. The group – which spun off its consumer healthcare ...

02 Nov 2022 at 09:13

Mother urges pregnant women to have jab to prevent respiratory virus in children

A mother whose two children were admitted to hospital after contracting a respiratory virus has urged pregnant women to accept a new NHS vaccine. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to severe lung infections such as pneumonia and infant ...

13 Aug 2024 at 09:55

Health & Wellbeing

Am I eligible for the new RSV vaccine?

The NHS has started rolling out a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV – a bug that often does the rounds in schools and offices during the winter months. While common and usually not severe, RSV can cause some people and ...

02 Sept 2024 at 13:02

Parents urged to support research aimed at protecting babies from RSV infections

Parents are being urged to support research into a respiratory virus that is the leading cause of infant hospital admissions in the UK. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common seasonal virus that affects 90% of children worldwide ...

10 Nov 2022 at 09:57

City

GSK raises long-term profit outlook amid vaccine boost

Drugs giant GSK has upgraded its long-term profit outlook after unveiling higher annual sales and profits thanks to the launch of a new blockbuster vaccine. The group posted a 14% increase in pre-tax profits on a constant currency ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:32

Ireland

Health Minister says pressure on hospitals likely to get worse

The Minister for Health has said it is likely that pressure on hospitals due to a surge in respiratory illnesses will get worse in the coming weeks. It comes after the highest number of people waiting on trolleys was recorded on ...

03 Jan 2023 at 21:56

Ireland

People told to ‘consider all options’ before going to A&E

People have been urged to consider alternatives before going to A&E as the highest number of people waiting on trolleys was recorded on Tuesday. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (Inmo)said 931 patients were counted as ...

03 Jan 2023 at 13:37

Scotland

Swinney welcomes vaccine to protect babies from serious lung disease

A maternal vaccination programme which could protect newborn babies from serious lung disease has been welcomed by Scotland’s First Minister. John Swinney will highlight the importance of the vaccine, which will also be ...

12 Aug 2024 at 11:51

RSV jab slashes hospital admissions by 30% for older people, data suggests

The rollout of a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has slashed hospital admissions by 30% among older people, according to early data. The benefits are likely to increase as more people take up the jab, ...

25 Mar 2025 at 14:30

1.3m people urged to get RSV jab amid warning it is ‘not just a winter illness’

More than one million older people in England will be invited to get vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with health officials warning it is “not just a winter illness”. While RSV infections are common ...

10 Feb 2025 at 00:01

Jab for common illness among over 60s on the horizon after regulatory approval

A jab aimed at reducing thousands of deaths and hospital admissions among the elderly has been approved for use in the UK. Regulators have given the green light for the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...

10 Jul 2023 at 17:05

Health & Wellbeing

How to spot RSV symptoms and simple steps to protect yourself

Health officials are urging older adults to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). NHS England announced on Monday that more than one million adults in England, aged between 75 and 79, or ...

10 Feb 2025 at 13:42

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