Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial
The logo for Merck is displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Merck on Thursday said its experimental treatment …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Virus almost killed my twins, all mums should get vaccinated
A mum-of-three whose twins became critically ill after catching respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is urging pregnant women to get themselves vaccinated against the virus. Jodie Stalker, 36, had to watch …
It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots
WASHINGTON — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need …
Govt nod to 1st RSV drug for all kids under 2 yrs. Here’s what you need to know
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), India’s apex drug controller, has approved Beyfortus, a medicine for use in all infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) — the …
US health officials strengthen endorsement of RSV shots for oldest Americans
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Wednesday made a stronger endorsement for RSV vaccinations for people 75 and older, but offered a narrower recommendation for people 60 to 74. …
FDA approves GSK RSV vaccine for adults 50 to 59
A view shows GlaxoSmithKline headquarters in London, Britain, January 17, 2022. Hannah Mckay | Reuters The Food and Drug Administration on Friday expanded the approval of GSK‘s respiratory syncytial virus …
Guillain-Barre syndrome ‘more common than expected’ with RSV vaccine in older people, CDC reiterates
NEW YORK — Reports of a rare nervous system disorder were “more common than expected” in older U.S. adults who got the new RSV vaccines, according to a Centers for …
NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for all infants – National
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted May 17, 2024 4:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is …
Pfizer RSV vaccine may protect high-risk adults ages 18-59
Respiratory syncytial virus – viral vaccine under research Hailshadow | Istock | Getty Images A vaccine from Pfizer showed the potential to protect adults ages 18 to 59 who are …
Wastewater tests can find mpox, study finds. Expect more bugs to be tracked that way
NEW YORK — Wastewater testing does a good job at detecting mpox infections, U.S. health officials said in a report Thursday that bolsters a push to use sewage to track …