Hill June 8, 2024
Filip Timotija

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an expansion of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for use in at-risk adults over the age of 50.

GSK, the vaccine’s maker, announced the approval Friday, making it the first vaccine rubber-stamped for adults ages 50-59 to protect against the virus.

“Today’s approval reflects the importance of broadening the benefits of RSV immunization to adults aged 50-59 who are at increased risk,” Tony Wood, GSK’s chief scientific officer, said in a statement. “For those with underlying medical conditions, RSV can have serious consequences, so we are proud to be the first to help protect them from RSV-LRTD.”

The pharmaceutical company requested the expansion in early February, saying their trial...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

Continue Reading

 
Topics: Biotechnology, FDA, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Pharma / Biotech, Provider, Public Health / COVID
Related Articles:
FDA warns GLP-1 compounder over safety rules
GLP-1 drug approvals: A breakdown
Rethinking FDA’s Accelerated Approval Pathway: New Draft Guidances and Implications for Drug Companies
FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to treat chronic kidney disease in those with diabetes, expanding its use
Certainty vs. speed: How do patients feel about the tradeoff for new cancer drugs?

Share This Article