When summer wraps up and the seasons start to change, that means it’s juuuust about time for your annual COVID and flu shots. For some folks, the fall to-do list should now include an important third jab—a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. (The FDA approved the first one ...
Annual flu vaccine It is safe to get flu, RSV and COVID vaccines at the same time, but you may consider getting them at different times based on estimated peak activity for each virus, Piedra said. "The seasonality of the influenza virus has changed the last couple of years due to the ...
These trials continue to evaluate an annual revaccination schedule and protection/immunogenicity over multiple seasons following one dose of the RSV vaccine. Results from two additional influenza vaccine co-administration trials are also expected before the June 2023 ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its RSV vaccine guidance for seniors for this upcoming respiratory viral season, saying the new recommendations are meant to simplify decision-making for patients and clinicians. The new guidan
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that people aged 65 and over have already been cleared to receive two doses of Covid vaccine this season. With fall coming into view, public health officials across the country are turning to the annual task of persuading legions ...
Is there an RSV vaccine? Unfortunately, there is no RSV vaccine yet, although development of one is a high research priority. Effective immunity against RSV requires a continuous solid level of antibodies against the virus. There is particular concern for RSV in premature babies because of their...
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Despite a number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidates being tested in clinical trials, disease-specific, self-reported instruments assessing symptom severity of RSV infection from the perspective of adult patients are still needed. The RSV Infection, Intensity and Impact Questionnaire ...
The vaccine in older adults is modelled to be given seasonally from October to February to individuals aged 75 + , 65 + , or 55 + year olds. Since there is currently no evidence of the effectiveness of booster doses, we modelled this strategy as a one-time single dose (...
“A vaccine to help prevent RSV had been an elusive public health goal for more than half a century. Today’s approval is a monumental step forward in delivering on Pfizer’s commitment to help alleviate the significant burden of RSV in higher-risk populations, which includes older...