Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines: The Future is Bright

• 2024

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PMID: 38851193DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s2213-2600(24)00184-x

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This editorial describes the progress in developing vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus causing serious illness in infants and older adults. New vaccines and antibodies have shown success, with approvals in the US, UK, and Canada. However, vaccine uptake is low due to poor awareness and safety concerns. Real-world studies are needed to monitor effectiveness as countries roll out vaccination programs. The goal is to reduce RSV rates globally while ensuring affordable access for low-income countries. A tool predicting severe RSV risk in newborns may help allocate resources effectively.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Health Policy; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Vaccines; Immunization Programs; Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human; Global Health

Institutions: The Lancet

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