Washington – A pediatric vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),a highly contagious, common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs, is on hold, per US Food and Drug Administration`s instructions. An FDA document shows that a phase 1 trial of two experimental Moderna RSV vaccines in infants aged five to eight months was paused in July as five …
Ottawa – Health Canada has approved a new vaccine to protect two groups most severely affected by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): newborns, who would receive antibodies through maternal immunization, and Canadians over 60. Pfizer Canada’s bivalent vaccine, called Abrysvo, aims to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by the virus. It is the first RSV vaccine in Canada approved …
Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot TORONTO — Starting October 30, Ontarians will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new, most recent COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province. Staying up to date on vaccinations continues to be the best way for …
