FDA Approves a New Antibody Drug to Prevent RSV in Babies

• 2023

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This news brief announces the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of nirsevimab. The antibody drug, marketed as Beyfortus by AstraZeneca and Sanofi, reduces medical care needs for RSV by 70-75% in infants. It is approved for use during their first two RSV seasons. Nirsevimab offers longer protection compared to the older palivizumab shot.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Infant; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Drug Approval; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized

Institutions: National Public Radio (NPR)

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