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October 1, 2023
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV)
BACKGROUND:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the lungs, making breathing difficult. It is also more common in the spring and fall seasons. The virus is common in children under 2 years, though people of all ages can get it. Illness caused by RSV is often more severe for young and premature infants, as well as older adults with poor health. It is no longer considered a children’s disease.
Each year in the United States, RSV causes approximately:
VACCINATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
EFFECTIVENESS:3
Arexvy (GSK) - Adult
Abrysvo (Pfizer) - Adult
The FDA is requiring Pfizer and GSK to do post-marketing study on the risks of Guillain-Barre and ADEM. Both companies are voluntarily assessing the atrial fibrillation risk further.
There is currently no data on co-administration of the vaccines with other vaccines besides the influenza vaccine.
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