#rsv tag - Briefly

What's Next in RSV Prevention? Here's What's on the Horizon

A two-dose nasal-spray RSV vaccine for toddlers and preschoolers shows promise to prevent severe RSV beyond infancy if clinical trials confirm safety and efficacy.

#vaccines

Medicine

RSV around the World: The Good (and Bad) News

fromFortune

NYC parents

RFK Jr. and his new vaccine committee are obsessing over thimerosal, a preservative antivaxxers have falsely tied to autism despite zero evidence of causation

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Coronavirus

Dramatic dip in baby hospitalizations for RSV linked to vaccine and treatment

New vaccines and treatments have led to a significant decline in RSV hospitalizations for infants.

The RSV vaccination during pregnancy and monoclonal antibody treatment are effective interventions.

fromwww.npr.org

5 months ago

Public health

First meeting of CDC vaccine advisers under RFK Jr. is mostly 'business as usual'

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to expand meningococcal vaccine options and modify RSV vaccine recommendations.

Medicine

RSV around the World: The Good (and Bad) News

fromFortune

NYC parents

RFK Jr. and his new vaccine committee are obsessing over thimerosal, a preservative antivaxxers have falsely tied to autism despite zero evidence of causation

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Coronavirus

Dramatic dip in baby hospitalizations for RSV linked to vaccine and treatment

fromwww.npr.org

5 months ago

Public health

First meeting of CDC vaccine advisers under RFK Jr. is mostly 'business as usual'

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How RSV Immunizations Bring Hope for Indigenous Infants in the U.S.

RSV can rapidly progress to severe respiratory failure in young children and disproportionately affects Native American communities, especially on reservations.

The Promise of RSV Prevention

RSV can be deadly for infants, older adults, and immunocompromised people, causing pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and significant global childhood mortality.

From Tragedy to EurekaThe Long Road to RSV Drugs

When Laura Ehrlich gave birth to her first child in 2020, the COVID-causing virus wasn't the only threat facing her son. Born a micro preemie at under 26 weeks, little Alistair was also at very high risk for severe disease from other germs, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Ehrlich says she was terrified because it was a guaranteed hospital stay for him, and after he had already spent his first 134 days of life in a neonatal intensive care unit (ICU), I didn't want that for him anymore.

Medicine

fromIrish Independent

2 weeks ago

Joe Duffy says as a retiree, he is taking charge of his health, as he highlights risks of RSV for older people

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses serious risks to adults over 65, yet public awareness and vaccination uptake remain low.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

fromwww.cbc.ca

1 month ago

Ontario to offer RSV vaccines to all seniors over 75 starting this fall | CBC News

Ontario will provide free RSV vaccines to seniors 75+, expanding publicly funded coverage for vulnerable groups ahead of the respiratory illness season.

1 month ago

NHS issues vaccination warning over dangerous virus surging in Australia

Expectant mothers and seniors over 75 are urged to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) due to rising cases in Australia, impacting future UK trends.

UK news

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

1 month ago

FDA Approves Merck RSV Shot for Infants - Despite High Rates of Serious Reactions

Clesrovimab is FDA approved to protect infants against RSV, despite clinical trials showing severe adverse reactions.

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

Premature babies to be immunised against winter virus

Thousands of premature babies in the UK can now receive an injection to protect them against RSV, a common winter virus that can cause severe lung infections.

NYC parents

fromFast Company

Merck's RSV shot for infants gets key approval despite RFK Jr.'s panel shakeup

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends the RSV vaccine for infants despite past skepticism towards vaccines.

Coronavirus

fromScary Mommy