FDA approves first RSV vaccine for pregnant women
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
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The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
The vaccine is made by Pfizer and given to mothers while they're still pregnant.
Manufacturer Universal Meditech Inc. has recalled undistributed tests but not those that have already been distributed to consumers.
Two boys were born on the same day in the same hospital, and their moms are sisters living on the same street.
Doctors say pregnancy later in life is becoming more common, but advanced age brings increased maternal risks.
Doctors say more women are waiting until their late 30s or early 40s to have a baby and that can come with some risks.
Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie, who died in early May at the age of 32, was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death.
Since the smoky conditions took over our region, medical experts have said sensitive groups like children or those with asthma will feel the worst impact. Pregnant women are also in that category.
A maternal RSV vaccine could be a big benefit to families and ERs, doctors say.
A new mother was given a second chance at life and is able to celebrate her first Mother's Day, thanks to a stranger who allowed her to get a life-saving heart transplant.
Global progress in reducing deaths during pregnancy has flatlined since 2015, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.
The goal is to raise awareness for the mental health disorders women experience during and after pregnancy.
A Berks County couple has two biological sons who are just five weeks apart and they're not twins, so how did it happen?
McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant during the Super Bowl, and doesn't want to take any chances.
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
Authorities allege Robert Wiley assaulted and strangled his pregnant girlfriend, causing the death of their baby.
A new report from the CDC has revealed a troubling surge in opioid use among pregnant women.
Elizabeth Eden was headed to St. Joseph Medical Center on April 4 and had a poppy seed bagel for breakfast before going into labor.
A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
Australian researchers have concluded that the amount of fruit and fast food in a diet can significantly affect the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant.
Nine months and one day after the birth of her first child, a woman unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy.
Sepsis can be described as a constellation of symptoms associated with an overwhelming infection in the bloodstream that can lead to damage and vital organs.
Physicians have been studying this over the years and realize that prenatal care focusing on balanced diet and proper exercise during pregnancy is one of the best ways we can ensure healthy delivery.
"Our study looked at antibiotics exposure during early pregnancy only," Bérard noted.
