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University of the Witwatersrand: Respiratory Virus Plagues SA But New Vaccine for Pregnant Moms Saves Babies
April 06, 2023
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news:

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Does immunising a woman during pregnancy protect her unborn baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the months after it is born?

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This is what the MATISSE study conducted in 18 countries including South Africa aimed to find out.

The Maternal Immunization Study for Safety and Efficacy (MATISSE) phase 3 . . .

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