Preventing RSV in Babies
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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 […]
Seasonality of Respiratory Syncytial Virus — United States, 2017–2023
Summary What is already known about this topic? In the United States, the timing of seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemics (October–April) was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is added by this report? RSV circulation was historically low during 2020–21 and began earlier and continued longer during 2021–22 than […]