- FDA grants approval to Beyfortus, a monoclonal antibody treatment designed to prevent infant hospitalizations due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
- The drug, administered as a single injection, imitates the immune system's response to combat RSV and promises efficacy for around five months.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Beyfortus, a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatment tailored to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in infants. Expected to lower infant hospitalization rates substantially, Beyfortus is a vital component in the ongoing fight against RSV.
RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can be serious for infants and older adults. It's a leading cause of hospitalization for infants under one year in the U.S., with the 2022-2023 RSV season proving particularly challenging due to high hospitalization rates. In comes Beyfortus, a promising solution developed by AstraZeneca, set to alter the landscape of how RSV in infants is treated and prevented.
The drug is administered as a single injection designed to prepare the infant's immune system prior to the RSV season. It operates by mimicking the immune system's function in combating viruses, giving infants a head start in warding off RSV. Common side effects include rash and injection site reactions, which are considered minor in comparison to the potential benefits Beyfortus presents.
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