RSV Vaccines, Finally Within Reach, Could Prevent Tens of Thousands of Yearly Deaths

• 2022

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• Jennifer Abbasi
PMID: 34964806DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.23772

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This article describes the development of vaccines for RSV, a dangerous respiratory virus. These vaccines are finally within reach and could save tens of thousands of lives each year. The article mentions various studies and trials related to RSV vaccines, highlighting their potential to prevent severe illness without causing lung inflammation. It also references other research on RSV's impact on different age groups and the use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment. Overall, it emphasizes the importance and promise of these new vaccines in reducing deaths caused by RSV infections worldwide.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

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

Institutions: JAMA

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