'I just wished it was over': Linda Baumann struggled with severe RSV. A vaccine will help her through winter flu season
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'I just wished it was over': Linda Baumann struggled with severe RSV. A vaccine will help her through winter flu season

ABC  

Linda Baumann and her grandson Connor are "joined at the hip" as she describes. "I've been working in vaccines for more than 30 years and it's incredibly exciting to now have products that can prevent serious illness and sometimes death from this terrible virus," Professor Macartney says. "We're charging towards this year's RSV season, and we don't have widespread availability of these products yet." "I haven't had the RSV needle yet, but I'll be getting it next week," the grandmother says, and she'll get the flu shot after that. "Whether a healthy 30-year-old childcare worker needs the RSV vaccine, I think mostly no," Professor Macartney says.

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Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?

Firstpost  

The US and UK are battling a ‘quad-demic’ as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus converge, overwhelming healthcare systems. File Image/Reuters The term “quad-demic” refers to the simultaneous surge of four major viruses — COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and norovirus — currently placing immense pressure on healthcare systems in the United States and the United Kingdom. Dr. David Lloyd, an …

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months
5 months, 3 weeks ago

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months

LA Times  

California’s protracted summer COVID surge has finally ended, a welcome window that provides a key opportunity to prepare for yet another expected resurgence of transmission this autumn and winter, doctors say. “We have an updated COVID vaccine, an updated flu vaccine, an RSV vaccine — all of those can help protect ourselves, our families, our communities.” California New COVID subvariant …

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines
6 months, 1 week ago

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines

CNN  

CNN — It’s that time of year when any cough or sniffle could be Covid-19, flu or RSV — but there are ways to fend them off. Last year was the first year that the US had vaccines available to protect against all three major respiratory viruses — Covid-19, flu and RSV — but vaccine uptake was low for the …

The new RSV vaccine is vital for babies and the NHS this winter
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The new RSV vaccine is vital for babies and the NHS this winter

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The previous government faced repeated calls in 2023 and 2024 to push out the vaccine for …

RSV vaccine: Who is eligible and what does it do?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

RSV vaccine: Who is eligible and what does it do?

The Independent  

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An update on fall respiratory viruses
7 months ago

An update on fall respiratory viruses

NPR  

An update on fall respiratory viruses Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV vaccines. And the CDC is recommending that everyone age 6 months and older get one of the new shots, you know, basically as soon …

Flu, RSV, and COVID triple whammy of viruses join whooping cough surge as doctors urge to vaccinate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Flu, RSV, and COVID triple whammy of viruses join whooping cough surge as doctors urge to vaccinate

ABC  

In short: A surge in respiratory viruses has already added pressure to Queensland's health services. Public health physician Nicolas Smoll said this year was panning out to be a more "significant" flu season, but the COVID-19 pandemic had made things harder to predict. "The first is that pertussis is known to run in cycles every three to four years and …

Queensland babies to get free RSV jabs as cases of the virus surge
1 year 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?
1 year 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 …

TGA approves RSV vaccine for use through private prescription for Australians over 60
1 year, 2 months ago

TGA approves RSV vaccine for use through private prescription for Australians over 60

ABC  

A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and will be available through private prescriptions for those 60 and above "very soon". Key points: TGA approves AREXVY vaccine for RSV The vaccine will be available to over 60s via private prescription RSV causes respiratory infections and is one of about 200 viruses that can …

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns
1 year, 4 months 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. …

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’
1 year, 4 months ago

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Experts have been urging Americans to stay up-to-date on their Covid, …

RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns
1 year, 6 months ago

RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Friday recommended RSV vaccinations for moms-to-be, a second new option to protect newborns from serious lung infections. “This is another new tool we can use this fall and winter to help protect lives,” said CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen in a statement. The only opposition came from a panel member who found the …

More babies will need hospital treatment over RSV vaccine delay, says top doctor
1 year, 6 months ago

More babies will need hospital treatment over RSV vaccine delay, says top doctor

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The nation’s top children’s doctor has warned a delay on …

Thousands of babies face hospitalisation with life-threatening virus this winter as government delays vaccine
1 year, 6 months ago

Thousands of babies face hospitalisation with life-threatening virus this winter as government delays vaccine

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We’re really disappointed that the programme hasn’t been rolled out in a way that is …

FDA Approves RSV Vaccine For Moms-To-Be To Guard Their Newborns
1 year, 7 months ago

FDA Approves RSV Vaccine For Moms-To-Be To Guard Their Newborns

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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. …

FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns
1 year, 7 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 …

FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. regulators on Monday approved …

Babies should get recently approved drug for RSV, CDC says
1 year, 7 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 …

Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
1 year, 7 months ago

Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Infants should get a new …

New drug to protect babies and toddlers from RSV gets FDA approval ahead of cold season
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Jab for common illness among over-60s on the horizon after regulatory approval
1 year, 8 months ago

Jab for common illness among over-60s on the horizon after regulatory approval

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Our ambition is to help protect adults 60 years of age and older in …

A new round of anti-vax misinformation could ruin an otherwise calmer RSV season
1 year, 9 months ago

A new round of anti-vax misinformation could ruin an otherwise calmer RSV season

Salon  

COVID-19 hasn't been the only threat to parents and their children since 2020. "For a long time, we thought of RSV as just being of concern to younger infants and causing mild illness, like colds, in older adults but we're finding that it's not quite as severe as something like influenza, but it causes about a quarter of the deaths …

RSV vaccine for pregnant women protects their newborns but is it ready for US sale?
1 year, 10 months ago

RSV vaccine for pregnant women protects their newborns but is it ready for US sale?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine for …

US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
1 year, 10 months ago

US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, too. to protect older persons from serious RSV disease,” said Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, who wasn’t involved with its development. There …

FDA approves first vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
1 year, 10 months ago

FDA approves first vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts

LA Times  

Human respiratory syncytial virus virions are colorized blue in this electron microscope image. The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, allowing the sale of shots to protect older adults from a respiratory virus that’s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents too. The move sets the stage for adults 60 and older to get vaccinated …

Europe OKs 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV
2 years, 4 months 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 …

RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options
2 years, 4 months ago

RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options

NPR  

Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP Temperatures are dropping and the risk of COVID-19 and influenza are up. "They have a hard time getting out that excess fluid and that's why they have trouble breathing which then that leads to problems eating and drinking," Madhavan said. Madhavan said the …

After a year of lockdowns, we're back to a more 'normal' year — with 'waned' immunity
4 years ago

After a year of lockdowns, we're back to a more 'normal' year — with 'waned' immunity

ABC  

Off the back of a year of COVID-19 infections, social distancing and lockdowns, we're back to a more "normal" year — but with "waned immunity". Key points: RSV typically affects infants and young children The virus seems to be affecting people earlier in the season than usual Doctors are calling on people to keep up their COVID-19-time routine to limit …

Millions of Australian adults are unvaccinated and it's increasing disease risk for all of us
7 years, 11 months ago

Millions of Australian adults are unvaccinated and it's increasing disease risk for all of us

ABC  

Public attention has recently focused on improving vaccination rates in Australian infants and children. Coverage in eligible high-risk groups is even lower: around 40 per cent of people with medical or occupational risk factors receive their annual influenza vaccine, and only 13 per cent of Indigenous young adults with medical risk factors receive their pneumococcal vaccine. Rates of vaccination in …

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