Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Protect yourself and loved ones with the new RSV vaccines

National medicine regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently approved the world's first vaccines to prevent RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, for infants and elderly adults.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Canada approves updated COVID vaccine for fall

Canada on Tuesday approved an updated Moderna COVID vaccine targeting new variants, and is reviewing others likely to be rolled out this fall to mitigate infections once more on the rise.

Vaccination

EU authorizes sale of vaccine against RSV in infants

The EU on Friday authorized the sale of a vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a disease that in worst cases can lead to pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Many older adults want RSV vaccine, poll shows

The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines have started to arrive at pharmacies and clinics.

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