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Most Seniors With RSV-Linked Hospitalization Are Aged ≥75
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – Most respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated hospitalizations among seniors aged ≥60 years occur in those aged ≥75 years, and although RSV is less common among seniors, it...
Just 23% of U.S. Adults 'Definitely' Plan to Get New COVID Shot
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Just 23% of American adults say they 'definitely' will get the new COVID-19 vaccine, while another 23% say they will 'probably' get it, according to a new poll, which...
RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Following approval one month ago by the...
It's Time to Start Preparing Against Flu, RSV & COVID-19
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – Kids are back in school and it’s time to think about viruses, for both yourself and them. It could be an early flu season in the United States, if what happened in the Sou...
Making Sure You Don't Get RSV This Winter: An Expert Offers Tips
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages, with infants and older adults being particularly vulnerable to severe...
RSV Cases Rise Among Young Children, Infants
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday. The U.S....
CDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday. The...
Poll: Only Half of Older Adults Have Heard of the New RSV Vaccines, Arexvy and Abrysvo
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – About half of older adults (52 percent) have heard of the new vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging released...
RSV Vaccine, Abrysvo, Reduces Risk for Severe LRTD by 81.8 Percent Within 3 Months After Birth
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – Abrysvo received the first approval for a vaccine women can take during pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the U.S. Food and...
FDA Approves RSV Vaccine, Abrysvo, for Pregnant Women to Help Shield Newborns
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), following U.S. Food and Drug...
U.S. FDA Approves Abrysvo, Pfizer’s Vaccine for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Infants Through Active Immunization of Pregnant Individuals 32-36 Weeks of Gestational Age
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 21, 2023 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrysvo™ (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the c...
Most Infants With RSV-Related Critical Illness Born at Term
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 – Most infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online...
Most Infants Hospitalized With RSV Were Otherwise Healthy, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 – As experts begin preparing for another season of viruses, they now know that even healthy infants with no underlying health issues are at risk for severe respiratory...
Education on Approval Process May Increase Acceptance of New RSV Vaccines
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – People are more likely to recommend that a pregnant family member or friend get vaccinated to protect the infant from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) if they are shown...
CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe ...
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