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Parent/carers we need your help to save babies from serious illness!

The PCN are really proud to be a crucial part of The HARMONIE Research Study. The aim of this ground-breaking study is to look at how strongly babies can be protected from serious illness due to RSV infection (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) by giving them a single antibody dose.

RSV is a common seasonal virus that infects nearly all babies by their second birthday. Most of the time its a mild cold like illness. However, for some babies, it leads to more severe lung problems such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and can require a child to be hospitalised.

If the study is appropriate for your baby, they will be randomly assigned into one of two groups. One group will receive the antibody dose by having an injection into their thigh, in the same way your baby will receive their routine vaccination injections, and in the other group no injection will be given.

We are now in a position to take bookings (phone the practice and mention the Harmonie study) from interested parents who have new-borns and babies up to the age of 12 months. We very much hope that some of you will be happy for your child to take part in this important study.

If you are considering involvement but would like to speak to a GP about it first, please call Swanage Medical Practice and we can arrange this.

Help us protect babies from respiratory infections in the future!

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Published: Oct 17, 2022