Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention: A New Era of Vaccines

• 2023

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• Calvin Yee Fen Lee; Salman Khan; Fnu Vishal; Sadaf Alam; Syeda Murtaza
PMID: 37829940DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45012

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This editorial discusses new vaccines for preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. RSV affects the lungs and can be serious, especially in young children and older adults. The FDA approved two vaccines: Nirsevimab for infants born at 35 weeks or more, and RSVPreF3 OA for adults over 60. Both target the virus's pre-F protein to stop it from attaching to cells. Studies show they reduce hospital visits and severe cases of RSV with mild side effects like headaches or tiredness. Single doses make them easy to use, potentially saving many lives worldwide.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Aged; Infant; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Tract Infections; Immunization Programs; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines

Institutions: Jiangsu University; University of Massachusetts; Mayo Clinic; Johns Hopkins University; Rochester Regional Health; Mir Neurology

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