# RSV Prefusion F Protein–Based Maternal Vaccine — Preterm Birth and Other Outcomes

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 90 |
| Journal | New England Journal of Medicine |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1056/nejmoa2305478 |
| Corresponding authors | Ilse Dieussaert |
| Institution | GSK, Belgium |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neonatal-respiratory-health-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1056/nejmoa2305478](https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa2305478)

## Topics

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) · RSV prefusion F protein · RSVPreF3-Mat · Maternal immunization · RSV lower respiratory tract disease · Preterm birth · Neonatal mortality · Vaccine effectiveness · gestational age 24-34 weeks · infant protection · Randomized controlled trial · safety signal · Severe RSV disease

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