The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first RSV vaccine in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first RSV vaccine in the U.S.
Scientists have been trying to develop an RSV vaccine for decades after previous high-profile attempts failed. The vaccine, made by the pharmaceutical company GSK, is for older adults. Pfizer and Moderna are also developing similar RSV vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still needs to weigh in with specific recommendations, which is expected in June. GSK anticipates it will have enough vaccine to meet demand in time for the fall and winter respiratory illness season.
RSV is a viral infection that leads to mild illness for most people; however, it can be dangerous for older adults and some young children. RSV is a common cause of lower respiratory tract disease , which affects the lungs and can cause life-threatening pneumonia and bronchiolitis, according to the FDA.RSV circulation is seasonal, typically starting in the fall and peaking in the winter. Pharmaceutical companies are also working on RSV vaccines that are targeted at young children.
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