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

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Respiratory syncytial virus is a common and contagious virus that primarily targets your respiratory tract,” explains Dr Ashwin Sharma, from online pharmacy MedExpress. “These symptoms could suggest a need for additional support or treatment.” While most RSV infections resolve completely within one to two weeks without lasting effects, severe cases can occasionally lead to long-term complications. “RSV can cause severe respiratory complications in high-risk groups – which includes infants, adults over 65, and individuals with chronic lung disease or other underlying health conditions,” says Sharma. “Babies are particularly vulnerable as their smaller lungs offer limited defence against the virus, which can lead to bronchiolitis.” In terms of how the vaccine works, Sharma adds: “The RSV vaccine contains a harmless piece of the virus that triggers the body to produce protective antibodies.

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What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Queensland babies to get free RSV jabs as cases of the virus surge
9 months, 2 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?
10 months 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 …

Free RSV immunisations planned for WA babies in bid to prevent 700 hospitalisations each year
10 months 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, …

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

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, 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, 5 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 …

Respiratory syncytial virus cases close to 10 times higher in some states, as testing rates increase
1 year, 6 months ago

Respiratory syncytial virus cases close to 10 times higher in some states, as testing rates increase

ABC  

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus have skyrocketed across the country, with some states reporting close to 10 times the number of cases compared to the same time last year. Key points: Respiratory syncytial virus cases have jumped in every state and territory except Queensland Experts say it could be due to post COVID complacency as well as higher testing rates …

FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants
1 year, 7 months ago

FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants

NPR  

FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants Enlarge this image toggle caption Kateryna Kon/Getty Images/Science Photo Library Kateryna Kon/Getty Images/Science Photo Library Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that the agency should approve the first vaccine to protect infants from RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. In a two-part vote, the experts voted unanimously, 14-0, that …

US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

RSV responsible for 1 in 50 child deaths under age 5, study estimates
2 years, 1 month ago

RSV responsible for 1 in 50 child deaths under age 5, study estimates

CNN  

CNN — A new study estimates that 1 in 50 deaths of otherwise healthy children under age 5 around the world is due to a common virus that’s currently surging in the US: respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. “This is the lowest-risk baby who is being hospitalized for this, so really, numbers are really much higher than I think some …

Europe OKs first one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV
2 years, 2 months ago

Europe OKs first one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV

LA Times  

This 1981 photo shows an electron micrograph of respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. 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 …

Pfizer's new RSV vaccine given to pregnant women to protect their babies shows major promise
2 years, 2 months ago

Pfizer's new RSV vaccine given to pregnant women to protect their babies shows major promise

Daily Mail  

Pfizer has announced its experimental RSV vaccine is highly effective — giving a glimmer of hope for parents and doctors. Administering the vaccine to expectant mothers was shown to be nearly 82 per cent effective at preventing severe illness caused by RSV in infants during their first 90 days of life. RSV cases were also considered severe if the patient's …

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

California sees increase in RSV, a respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies
2 years, 2 months ago

California sees increase in RSV, a respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies

LA Times  

An increase in respiratory illnesses such as RSV has “stretched our capacity in the emergency department,” Dr. James Stein, chief medical officer of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, said in a statement. “This increase in RSV and other respiratory illnesses have stretched our capacity in the emergency department,” Dr. James Stein, chief medical officer of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, said in …

Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine under trial aims at eliminating childhood illness
3 years, 2 months ago

Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine under trial aims at eliminating childhood illness

ABC  

When Alyssa Kremer's three-year-old son Harrison got sick earlier this year, she thought it was just his asthma. Key points: Respiratory syncytial virus is a common and highly infectious virus that most children will catch before they turn two Queensland researchers are working on a vaccine that would be given to pregnant women The vaccine would stimulate a women's immune …

CDC warns about spike in RSV cases across South
3 years, 6 months ago

CDC warns about spike in RSV cases across South

CNN  

CNN — A common cold virus called respiratory syncytial virus is spreading across the South, causing an unusual wave of late spring disease, the US Centers for Disease Control and prevention said Thursday. “Due to this increased activity, CDC encourages broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes …

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