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The RSV vaccine for pregnant women is giving impressive protection for newborn babies against severe chest infections. 🤰 Delighted that we have been able to been able to share major new findings from England with a global audience at ESCMID - European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases . 🦠 The respiratory syncytial virus is much catchier than its name: it infects 1 in 2 babies before they are a year old. Some get a mild cold, unlucky ones get severe bronchiolitis lung inflammation that needs a ventilator and feeding support. 🏥 That's assuming they have access to advanced medical care - RSV is sadly still a major cause of infant death globally. 👼 In England, 20,000 infants needed admission each year before vaccination was introduced. My UK Health Security Agency colleague Matt Wilson has followed up the electronic records of nearly 300,000 babies born in the first six months of the RSV programme 🖥️ 📉 Key findings 🔎 🔷 Babies born to vaccinated mums had over 80% protection against being admitted to hospital with RSV lung infection 🔷 Protection is 85% when the vaccine is received 4+weeks before birth 🔷 Premature babies get strong protection from a 2+week gap 🔷 Admission rates are still halved by vaccines given late in pregnancy. This is the largest real world study to date, 40x larger than the clinical trial. The size of this analysis has shown the importance of timing: vaccination at 28 weeks or soon after, in line with the World Health Organization recommendations looks optimal, but even vaccines given just 10-13 days before birth still help keep babies safe. Huge credit to all the NHS midwives, nurses and other health professionals who have been delivering the RSV programme, and all the trailblazing mums for showing what is possible - thank you! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evXjHd9R

Execution is where strategies are tested and results are built. In supply chain, most problems are not about lack of strategy—they come from gaps in execution. Delays, inefficiencies, and cost leakages often exist because basics are not consistently followed. In this episode, I’ve focused on how simplifying processes, bringing discipline in daily operations, and paying attention to small details can significantly improve overall performance. Real impact doesn’t come from big ideas alone—it comes from doing the basics right, every single day. Would value your perspective on this. #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #OperationsExcellence #ExecutionMatters #ProcessImprovement #OperationalEfficiency CII Institute of Logistics (CII IL) The Economic Times IICS Exhibition - India International Cargo Show

Col. Sanders took the chance post 60. Jeff Bezos took the chance in his prime. What I understand from such stories is that there is no perfect time or condition, just a leap of faith that can help change the story of your life ahead.