The impact of maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccination on infant and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
摘要
To assess the efficacy and safety of maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination on infant and perinatal outcomes.
Study designSystematic review and random-effects meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL). Six trials (18,011 pregnant women; 17,769 infants) comparing maternal RSV vaccines with placebo were included. Effects were pooled as risk ratios (RR).
ResultsMaternal RSV vaccination reduced severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) (RR 0.35, 95% CI 0.15–0.87) and hospitalization (RR 0.53, 95% CI 0.37–0.76) within 180 days of birth. Medically attended RSV-LRTI was lower but imprecise (RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.18–1.21). No safety signal was observed for preterm birth (RR 1.15, 95% CI 0.95–1.38), low birth weight, or congenital malformations.
ConclusionMaternal RSV vaccination reduces severe infant RSV disease and RSV-related hospitalization with a reassuring perinatal safety profile.
Trial registrationPROSPERO CRD42025636472.