Tag: Respiratory syncytial virus

Pfizer RSV vaccine may protect high-risk adults ages 18-59

Pfizer RSV vaccine may protect high-risk adults ages 18-59

Respiratory syncytial virus - viral vaccine under researchHailshadow | Istock | Getty ImagesA vaccine from Pfizer showed the potential to protect adul [...]
GSK RSV vaccine shows potential to protect adults 50 to 59

GSK RSV vaccine shows potential to protect adults 50 to 59

A vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline showed the potential to protect adults ages 50 to 59 from respiratory syncytial virus in a late-stage clinical trial, t [...]
RSV vaccine uptake will start slower than shingles shot: GSK CEO

RSV vaccine uptake will start slower than shingles shot: GSK CEO

Budrul Chukrut | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesGlaxoSmithKline CEO Emma Walmsley on Wednesday said she expects uptake for the company's new RSV vaccine to [...]
CDC recommends Pfizer, GSK shots for older adults

CDC recommends Pfizer, GSK shots for older adults

Respiratory syncytial virus vial.Manjurul | Istock | Getty ImagesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that adults ag [...]
Pfizer, GSK RSV shots may prevent thousands of hospitalizations

Pfizer, GSK RSV shots may prevent thousands of hospitalizations

Respiratory syncytial virus vial.Manjurul | Istock | Getty ImagesVaccinating one million adults ages 65 and above with a single RSV shot from Pfizer o [...]
CDC panel recommends Pfizer, GSK shots for adults over 60

CDC panel recommends Pfizer, GSK shots for adults over 60

A health worker prepares a flu vaccine shot before administering it to a local resident in Los Angeles, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2022.Xinhua New [...]
GSK says its RSV vaccine for older adults gives long-term protection

GSK says its RSV vaccine for older adults gives long-term protection

Respiratory syncytial virus viral vaccine under research.Hailshadow | Istock | Getty ImagesGlaxoSmithKline on Wednesday said its vaccine to protect ad [...]
Pfizer adult RSV vaccine efficacy declines slightly after 18 months

Pfizer adult RSV vaccine efficacy declines slightly after 18 months

Respiratory syncytial virus - viral vaccine under researchHailshadow | Istock | Getty ImagesPfizer's vaccine that protects adults ages 60 and older fr [...]
Pfizer RSV shot for infants has favorable safety data, FDA staff say

Pfizer RSV shot for infants has favorable safety data, FDA staff say

Blood sample for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) testJarun011 | Istock | Getty ImagesU.S. Food and Drug Administration staff on Tuesday said Pfizer' [...]
FDA approves GSK shot for older adults

FDA approves GSK shot for older adults

A GSK lab in London.Oli Scarff | Getty ImagesThe Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved an RSV vaccine produced by GlaxoSmithKline for use [...]
Covid and flu hospitalizations increasing, RSV declining

Covid and flu hospitalizations increasing, RSV declining

Healthcare workers treat a Covid-19 patient on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) floor at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S., on Monday, Jan [...]
Why flu season is so bad this year

Why flu season is so bad this year

If it seems like everyone around you is getting sick, you're not imagining it. The flu season is hitting the United States unusually early and much ha [...]
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