The approval of Moderna's shot is based on alate-stage trialon older adults, who are more vulnerable to severe cases of RSV. The virus kills between 6,000 and 10,000 seniors every year and results in 60,000 to 160,000 hospitalizations, according todata ...
If the CDC ultimately recommends the vaccination for some or even all seniors, it will add another shot for the fall along with their yearly flu vaccine – and maybe another COVID-19 booster. “We’ll have to educate the population that this virus that not everyone has heard about is ac...
in May, for this age group. The single-shot vaccine is available at some pharmacies such as CVS and from medical providers. There is no mandate to receive the shot, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending it. ...
Last year’s RSV season in the United States was one of the worst in memory for many physicians. The agency said it is encouraging doctors to administer new immunizations for babies and adults over the age of 60 as soon as they become available. Two new RSV vaccines for seniors are ...