RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening in the very young and the elderly.
with wheezing children. There are no vaccines for babies yet, though Pfizer and other companies are working on them.
FDA officials approved the drug based on three studies showing Beyfortus reduced the risk of RSV infection between 70% and 75% among infants and children 2 and younger. A similar antibody drug won FDA approval more than 20 years ago, but it’s only recommended for high-risk babies and requires monthly injections. Pediatricians say the drug is underutilized and they expect the longer-lasting effect of AstraZeneca’s shot to improve uptake.
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