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RSV: A vaccine targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved for adults age 60 and older. Monoclonal antibody products (which are not vaccines) are also available to protect ...
A respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, or RSV vaccine, is a vaccine that protects against respiratory syncytial virus. [1] RSV affects an estimated 64 million people and causes 160,000 deaths worldwide each year. [2] The RSV vaccines Arexvy , [3] Abrysvo , [4] and Mresvia [5] are approved for medical use in the United States.
Earlier this month, Pfizer announced that its RSV vaccine candidate was 81.8% effective at preventing severe complications from RSV in the first 90 days of life, and nearly 70% effective through ...
Last year, GSK and Pfizer went head-to-head with rival RSV shots for all adults aged 60 and over, who could get the vaccine after consulting a healthcare provider.
Unlike other vaccine-preventable respiratory pathogens, RSV has proven challenging for vaccine development. Ongoing efforts focus on creating vaccines that confer durable protection, with field trials eagerly anticipated. Currently, supportive care is the mainstay for treating RSV disease, as effective vaccines and antiviral drugs are awaited.
Nirsevimab, sold under the brand name Beyfortus, is a human recombinant monoclonal antibody with activity against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). [10] [11] It is a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F protein‑directed fusion inhibitor [6] that is designed to bind to the fusion protein on the surface of the RSV virus.
New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.
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