Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – Page 2

FDA Approves Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older

Though agency advisers had some safety concerns, the Pfizer shot is expected to be available before the winter R.S.V. season.

By Christina Jewett

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FDA Panel

A committee of experts voted in favor of a new shot administered to pregnant women, one in a series of new ways to arm the very young against a life-threatening virus.

By Christina Jewett

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FDA Panel Recommends 2 RSV Vaccines for Older Adults

The shots, if approved by the agency, would be the first vaccines publicly available against a respiratory virus that kills thousands a year. Some advisers did cite a small but identifiable health risk.

By Christina Jewett

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The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask)

Case counts of Covid, the flu and R.S.V. are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on flying during the holiday season.

By Tariro Mzezewa