Preventing RSV in Babies
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RSV Infection in Older Adults
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory infections in humans. What Are the Symptoms of RSV Infection? In most people, RSV causes mild cold-like symptoms of cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, decreased appetite, and fever that typically last less than 5 days. However, in older adults, RSV can cause […]
A New Shot Prevents Serious Illness from RSV
Clinical trials show that a single injection of nirsevimab significantly reduces severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus, which sickens millions of kids each year. Nearly all children will be infected by respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, by the time they turn 2. Most experience common cold symptoms and recover within […]
Who’s Eligible for the RSV Vaccine?
Approved by the FDA, the vaccine will soon be available for adults 60 or older Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is a lung infection that’s highly contagious. “RSV is the poster child for what’s called paramyxoviruses, which is a family of viruses that can cause mild infections,” says pediatric […]
FDA approves first vaccine for RSV, a moment six decades in the making
After a 60-year scientific quest, the world has its first vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV – and more are on the way. On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Arexvy, made by GSK, which is designed to be given as a single shot to […]
RSV Infection Might Be Resuming Prepandemic Patterns
Before 2020, annual respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemics tended to begin in October, peak in December, and end by April. But patterns changed after the pandemic began, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data collected between 2017 and 2023. No typical winter RSV epidemic occurred during 2020-2021. […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the […]
First Nonprescription COVID-19 Test That Also Detects Flu and RSV
The FDA has authorized the first nonprescription diagnostic test that can identify multiple viruses that cause COVID-19–like respiratory symptoms, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). FDA officials see it as another step toward diagnostic testing at home for certain viruses. In addition to SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, the Labcorp Seasonal Respiratory Virus […]