The virus is a common respiratory illness that infects the lungs and airways. Most people experience mild symptoms, like the common cold. However, RSV can cause more severe symptoms in infants, older ...
It is the highest number of cases recorded since the virus became notifiable. A free RSV vaccine will be made available to pregnant people to protect them and their unborn babies from February 3.
Pfizer and GSK vaccines will now be required to carry warnings that they may be tied to an increased risk of a rare neurological side effect. © 2024 Fortune Media IP ...
Cases of RSV across the country are considered "very high," as rates of other acute respiratory illnesses are also high, the CDC reported Monday. Here's what to know about RSV. Iowa currently is ...
In infants and young children, RSV may lead to grunting noises when breathing, chest caving in during breathing and skin turning purple or blue due to lack of oxygen. According to the Centers for ...
Two significant causes are human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Although they are members of the same Pneumovirus family, these viruses have distinct epidemiological ...
So far there have been 32 flu-related deaths in Pennsylvania for the 2024-25 season. For RSV, 4,103 cases were reported last week, up 14% from the previous week. In the Lehigh Valley, cases of ...
According to the FDA, the benefits of vaccination with Abrysvo and Arexvy continue to outweigh the potential risks. The prescribing information for Abrysvo ® (respiratory syncytial virus [RSV ...
The FDA will require GSK and Pfizer to include on the label of their respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines a warning about the risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare ...
Many health experts have compared HMPV to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which can affect all age groups but is more common in children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HMPV ...
Arexvy has been approved for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in all individuals 60 years of age and older and for those aged 50 to 59 years at increased risk.
Share on Pinterest A surge in winter illnesses like flu, RSV, and norovirus may make it seem like everyone around you is getting sick. JulPo/Getty Images Respiratory illnesses like influenza ...