In certain embodiments, isolated or recombinant RSV containing nucleic acids and polypeptides disclosed herein (attenuated recombinant RSV or the like) is also provided, such nucleic acids suitable for use as a vaccine, a polypeptide, and immunogenic compositions comprising the RSV genome are also ...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract disease in young children and elderly people. Although the virus was isolated in 1955, an effective RSV vaccine has not been developed, and the only licensed intervention is passive immunoprophylaxis of high-risk infant...
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The first is whether or not there will be a major fall resurgence of COVID. "When it comes back, it tends to affect the other respiratory viruses," Murray adds. The second wildcard is how the RSV vaccine for older adults and the newly approved monoclonal antibody injection for children ...
time, don’t wait too long to roll up your sleeves — is designed to maximize convenience and compliance, in a way that is manageable for the delivery enterprise, say experts familiar with the enormous effort it takes to turn vaccines into vaccinations. But is it the right approach for you...
Paramyxoviruses including measles, Nipah, and parainfluenza viruses are public health threats with pandemic potential. Human parainfluenza virus type 3 (HPIV3) is a leading cause of illness in pediatric, older, and immunocompromised populations. There ar
The cold and flu season has been especially rough in recent years, with COVID-19 and RSV added to the mix of viruses that go around. How fast you can get back to business as usual really depends on the answer to the question, "How long is a cold contagious?" After all, you don'...
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During a session at the Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference, Pacience Edwards, PharmD, manager of compliance at Outcomes, discussed the impacts that advancements in technology have had on pharmacy. The pharmacy landscape has changed significantly over the past couple of decades, due in large par...
Experts believe the vaccine is still effective at preventing severe COVID-19 illness, hospital stays, and death. It may also reduce how long your COVID illness lasts. filadendron/E+ via Getty Images Our immune system is like a defense fortress — always on guard and ready to attack invaders...