US approves vaccine for pregnant women to prevent RSV in infants

US approves vaccine for pregnant women to prevent RSV in infants
Tuesday 22 August 2023 - 09:30

The United States on Monday became the first country to approve a vaccine for pregnant women that prevents severe disease caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in their babies.

The Pfizer shot, which was already approved for use in older adults, has now been greenlighted for use at 32 through 36 weeks of pregnancy, to protect infants from birth through six months, a statement by the Food and Drug Administration said.

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