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West Berkshire has something to celebrate! Recent figures show the area has achieved the highest uptake of the maternal RSV vaccine in England, with 84% of eligible pregnant women receiving the vaccine during pregnancy. While this is great news for babies and families, from a Healthwatch West Berkshire perspective it is also a powerful example of how effective communication and joined-up working can improve health outcomes. The RSV vaccine helps protect newborn babies from a

Whooping cough (pertussis) rates are on the rise, and babies too young for vaccinations are most at risk. This illness can be severe for...