9 stories tagged #RSV

  1. RSV Vaccine: Who Needs It and Why?
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    RSV Vaccine: Who Needs It and Why?

    Essential facts about the RSV vaccine, including who should get it, timing, side effects, and benefits for older adults and pregnant women.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Arthritis Drug Shows Promise Against RSV in Early Study
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    Arthritis Drug Shows Promise Against RSV in Early Study

    A cheap, widely available painkiller reduced RSV in the human respiratory tract, potentially offering a new treatment for the dangerous virus.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. RSV Vaccine Uptake Low Among Pregnant Women in Singapore Despite Approval
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    RSV Vaccine Uptake Low Among Pregnant Women in Singapore Despite Approval

    Nearly two years after approval, RSV vaccine uptake among pregnant women in Singapore remains low, with no significant drop in infant hospitalizations.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Maternal RSV Vaccine: Strong Protection but Stark Disparities
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    Maternal RSV Vaccine: Strong Protection but Stark Disparities

    New data shows maternal RSV vaccination prevented infant hospitalization, yet uptake varied sharply by race and insurance in Dallas.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Maternal RSV Vaccine Slashes Infant Hospitalizations Over 80%
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    Maternal RSV Vaccine Slashes Infant Hospitalizations Over 80%

    New UK study reveals maternal RSV vaccination significantly cuts infant hospitalizations, especially when given weeks before birth. Important findings for preterm infants.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Canada Sees Surge in Respiratory Hospitalizations Amid Declining Vaccine Rates
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    Canada Sees Surge in Respiratory Hospitalizations Amid Declining Vaccine Rates

    Thousands hospitalized for COVID-19, flu, and RSV in Canada. Experts urge increased vaccination to ease strain on healthcare systems.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. RSV Infection Window Narrowed: New Research Defines Key Transmission Period
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    RSV Infection Window Narrowed: New Research Defines Key Transmission Period

    New data reveals Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection may only be highly infectious for around five days, impacting public health strategies and patient management.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Nirsevimab Outperforms Maternal Vaccine in Reducing Infant RSV Hospitalizations
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    Nirsevimab Outperforms Maternal Vaccine in Reducing Infant RSV Hospitalizations

    A major French study finds nirsevimab significantly lowers RSV hospitalizations and severe outcomes in infants compared to maternal vaccination, offering new clinical guidance.

    3mo ago 1 min read