caolan�*s mum knows how worrying rsv can be. gave him a serious chest infection and temperature, and he struggled to breathe. caolan was admitted to hospital in southampton twice, and needed oxygen each time. it was very stressful, it brought a lot of anxiety, a lot of doubt — especially as a first—time mother. you're constantly questioning what to do, and i didn't really understand what rsv was or the symptoms. jessica and ellie from southampton are among 8,000 children who took part in an international trial of the antibody jab. the study showed that a one—off injection meant children were 83% less likely to be admitted to hospital with an rsv—related infection. jess got the antibodyjab, but they both remained healthy. and i hoped that, in the long term, if it was shown to be effective, that it would prevent families from their babies being ill, and lots of hospitalisations. a paediatrician in southampton who helped lead the trial said the results were stunning, and could bring huge benefits for children and the nhs. every yea