Newly approved RSV vaccine in high demand, causes supply shortage problems
RSV is the leading cause for babies, under one, being hospitalized. Doctors are hoping the vaccine changes that trend but some are having trouble getting the vaccine.
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RSV is the leading cause for babies, under one, being hospitalized. Doctors are hoping the vaccine changes that trend but some are having trouble getting the vaccine.
While the shot is expected to be covered by most insurance plans, providers need to order the shot before knowing how much they'll be reimbursed.
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
The newest version provides the best coverage, and these updated shots come as cases are growing.
Doctors are warning there could be another tripledemic, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time this winter and the best time to prepare is now.
Doctors say a trifecta of COVID, RSV and flu infections are ready to pounce as the temperatures drop.
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
Expectant parents could soon have another new option this fall to protect their newborns from RSV, the most common cause of hospitalization in American infants.
The vaccine is made by Pfizer and given to mothers while they're still pregnant.
Doctors said it's important to get as many people protected with vaccinations as possible to prevent outbreaks and save lives.
Doctors said it's important to get as many people protected with vaccinations as possible to prevent outbreaks and save lives.
Last winter, RSV spread rapidly across the Delaware Valley.
The respiratory illness RSV can be serious, especially in children and older adults.
A maternal RSV vaccine could be a big benefit to families and ERs, doctors say.
Pfizer’s experimental RSV vaccine would be given in late pregnancy so mothers can pass antibodies onto their babies to protect against the virus.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
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The local school districts want to stay vigilant against COVID-19, flu and RSV cases, so masks are required for two weeks after winter break.
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A potential perfect storm of three viruses: COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
Amoxicillin can't treat viruses like RSV and the flu, but it's needed for secondary infections the viruses cause.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
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