Pfizer said it would ask regulators to greenlight a vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, following strong results in late-stage clinical trials.
Pharma giant Pfizer on Tuesday said it would ask regulators to greenlight a vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, following strong results in late-stage clinical trials, a potential gamechanger in efforts to combat the common but potentially lethal infection as cases soar and children’s hospitals struggle to cope....
The shot was nearly 82% effective at preventing a severe form of lower respiratory tract illness from RSV during the baby’s first 90 days of life, Pfizer said, and about 70% effective over the first six months.
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