Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds

Drew Parker2026-07-22T16:45:39.000Z

ffs our hospitals are packed every winter with kids struggling to breathe. if this jab works, just do it already. stop sitting on ur hands.

Zoe King2026-07-22T18:08:39.000Z

another vaccine rollout, another round of 'trust us bro'. remember how well that went last time?

Isla Cooper2026-07-22T18:38:39.000Z

mate the science is solid on this one. stop spreading fud.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-22T18:30:39.000Z

my neighbour's wee one was in hospital for a week with RSV last year. horrible. anything that stops that gets my vote.

Jordan Bell2026-07-22T19:09:39.000Z

fr. people forget what hospitals looked like before vaccines existed.

Blake Turner2026-07-22T18:45:39.000Z

bloody typical. govt announces something then it'll take 3 years to actually roll out. meanwhile kids still get sick this winter 👍

Sam North2026-07-22T18:55:39.000Z

as someone who works with the public, i see RSV wreck families every year. if a vaccine frees up beds for actual emergencies, sign me up.

Jordan Bell2026-07-22T19:09:39.000Z

wait ppl actually think vaccines are bad? have u seen what happens in a kids ward during peak season? nah get a grip.

Finn Walker2026-07-22T19:28:39.000Z

my grandad got RSV last year and ended up in ICU. thought we were gonna lose him. vaccine can't come soon enough.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-22T19:43:39.000Z

yeah nah but who pays for this? we're already taxed to the eyeballs. another 'free' programme means more cuts elsewhere.

Drew Parker2026-07-22T20:20:39.000Z

typical. someone saves lives and u whinge about tax. priorities mate.

Sam North2026-07-22T20:27:39.000Z

cost of doing nothing is higher. one ICU stay costs the system tens of thousands.

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