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Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval for RSV Vaccine in Young Adults

Aiming to become the first RSV vaccine for adults under 60, Pfizer's Abrysvo shows promising trial results.

  • Pfizer's RSV vaccine, Abrysvo, shows promise in protecting adults aged 18-59 at increased risk of severe RSV disease, aiming to expand its current approval.
  • The vaccine demonstrated a similar immune response in younger adults to that observed in older adults, with significant increases in neutralizing antibodies.
  • Pfizer plans to submit data to regulatory authorities, including the FDA, for approval to use Abrysvo in the younger adult demographic.
  • Competing with GSK's Arexvy, Pfizer's move could make Abrysvo the first RSV vaccine approved for adults under 60.
  • RSV, a common respiratory virus, poses a higher risk of severe illness in infants, older adults, and those with certain chronic conditions.
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