World-first Group B Strep vaccine trial recruiting pregnant women
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 13:38 · Archive
Pregnant women in Shropshire are being recruited for a vaccine trial to prevent Group B Strep in newborns.
A world-first vaccine trial designed to prevent Group B Strep in newborns is recruiting pregnant women in Shropshire. The trial is being conducted at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital and aims to develop a ground-breaking vaccine against the infection.
Menna Hulme was the first woman in Europe to join the trial. The researchers hope that a successful vaccine could help protect babies from Group B Strep infection across the world.
How it is being reported
- Shropshire pregnant women sought for world-first baby vaccine trialShropshire Live · 6 Oct, 12:58
- Mum hopes Strep B vaccine trial can save babies across the worldBBC Shropshire · 5 Oct, 06:12
In this story: Menna Hulme · Telford's Princess Royal Hospital · Shropshire · Europe
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