Free RSV immunisations planned for WA babies in bid to prevent 700 hospitalisations each year
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Free RSV immunisations planned for WA babies in bid to prevent 700 hospitalisations each year

ABC  

In short: A free immunisation program to protect young babies and those at risk from RSV has been announced by the WA government. A free immunisation program to protect young babies and those at risk from RSV has been announced by the WA government. Respiratory syncytial virus results in around 1,000 babies being admitted to hospital in WA every year, can lead to severe complications and has been linked to an increased risk of developing asthma later in life. From April, babies aged under eight months, or up to 19 months for those at increased risk of severe RSV, will be eligible for free immunisations at birthing hospitals, GPs, community health clinics and Aboriginal medical services.

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Queensland babies to get free RSV jabs as cases of the virus surge
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Queensland babies to get free RSV jabs as cases of the virus surge

ABC  

The Queensland government will fund an immunisation program to combat Respiratory Syncytial Virus, which lands more babies and young children in hospital than any other condition. The government said the following groups will be eligible when the program begins in mid-April of this year: All newborn infants will be offered a dose before they're discharged from hospital Newborns who are …

Western Australia is planning free RSV immunisations for babies as cases rise — will other states follow suit?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Western Australia is planning free RSV immunisations for babies as cases rise — will other states follow suit?

ABC  

In short: The WA government announced a free immunisation program against RSV for babies. There have been 167 confirmed cases of RSV across the state in 2024 so far, according to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. According to the department, a single dose of Arexvy RSV vaccine is available on private prescription and recommended for the following groups: All …

What you need to know about the new RSV shot for babies
1 year, 1 month ago

What you need to know about the new RSV shot for babies

LA Times  

Ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, many parents were relieved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a shot to combat respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for infants and toddlers this summer. RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most adults who recover in a week or two, according to the Centers for …

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns
1 year, 1 month ago

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states. Reports of the seasonal virus are rising nationally, but experts said RSV is not expected to generate the kind of widespread patient traffic seen last fall, when hospitals were overwhelmed with sick, wheezing kids. …

RSV shot for infants: Thousands more doses of RSV shot Beyfortus expedited for release amid shortage
1 year, 1 month ago

RSV shot for infants: Thousands more doses of RSV shot Beyfortus expedited for release amid shortage

CNN  

CNN — Amid an ongoing shortage of nirsevimab, an RSV immunization for young children, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that more than 77,000 additional doses will be distributed “immediately.” These doses will be going to doctor’s offices and hospitals through the CDC’s Vaccines for Children Program and commercial channels, according to Thursday’s announcement. “Helping to …

FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns
1 year, 4 months ago

FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Monday approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the scary respiratory infection. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Pfizer’s maternal vaccination to guard against a severe case of RSV when babies are most vulnerable — from birth through 6 months of age. Maternal vaccination didn’t …

Babies should get recently approved drug for RSV, CDC says
1 year, 4 months ago

Babies should get recently approved drug for RSV, CDC says

Associated Press  

Infants should get a recently approved drug to protect them against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year, U.S. health officials said Thursday. “We had a terribly bad RSV season last year and I’m thrilled that we have a new tool to protect our infants,” Dr. Mandy Cohen told The Associated …

New drug to protect babies and toddlers from RSV gets FDA approval ahead of cold season
1 year, 5 months ago

New drug to protect babies and toddlers from RSV gets FDA approval ahead of cold season

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year. “Today’s approval addresses the great need for products to help reduce the impact of RSV disease on children, families and the health care system” said FDA’s Dr. …

FDA approves vaccine-like RSV shot for infants
1 year, 5 months ago

FDA approves vaccine-like RSV shot for infants

Salon  

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a monoclonal antibody treatment that will protect infants and toddlers against respiratory syncytial virus. Technically, it's not a vaccine, but a single shot that will be given to infants and neonates born during or entering their first RSV season. "RSV can cause serious disease in infants and some children and …

Europe OKs 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV
2 years, 1 month ago

Europe OKs 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Commission has authorized the world’s first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. In a statement Friday, drugmakers Sanofi and AstraZeneca said the European Commission had given the green light to nirsevimab, a laboratory-developed antibody designed to protect infants during their first exposure to RSV, or respiratory …

New RSV treatment could be a game changer, Dutch researcher says
4 years, 4 months ago

New RSV treatment could be a game changer, Dutch researcher says

NL Times  

After over 50 years of research, a simple treatment has been found against the human respiratory syncytial virus, a virus that causes crowded pediatric ICUs every winter. Instead of needing an antibody injection each month, this newly created antibody can protect newborn babies against RVS for a whole year. The antibody temporarily takes over the role of the immune system, …

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