RSV Vaccine Breakthrough: Protect Your Child Today From RSV

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[{"selector":"#anim-578d8d23-3734-4f80-af08-d7093ec2bfdf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.11342191517636%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-972a15a7-e730-4377-9837-017a3799b3a1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4075325e-099e-432a-88a5-85b4c68fed1b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Older adults can now get the world's first RSV vaccine called Arexvy, approved by the FDA on Wednesday. Image Credit - Getty Images

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[{"selector":"#anim-a16f3a1c-8921-458b-87f4-c0c2c4c48256","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-63fb45af-7195-4c52-8db8-ee85416f51dd","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa5105fb-8740-4f30-b8f0-6a5cdb2c94fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.234374910402764%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] There are more RSV vaccines in the pipeline, and CDC will decide in June whether all senior individuals need RSV protection. Image Credit - Getty Images

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[{"selector":"#anim-2f2df914-7c15-4a82-be99-fa6c3af52e9e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a3f14b0c-7298-4f0e-aecd-fb4ce8376263","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a5af712b-3b89-422b-bace-86bf38aa17c0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-14.368206696169807%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The arrival of multiple potential RSV solutions is an exciting time after years of no progress, says Dr. Phil Dormitzer. Image Credit - Getty Images

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[{"selector":"#anim-967fde40-9644-42d8-96b6-baacaa662b79","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-75f21dae-eb06-4458-9bdb-cc723feea970","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-733bd789-89c0-401c-82db-fdc2cb305989 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.841796714304394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Pfizer is also seeking approval to vaccinate pregnant women, providing protection for their babies. Image Credit - Getty Images Know more