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FDA Expands Approval for RSV Vaccine, Now Available for Adults Over 50
The Gateway Pundit ^ | 06/08/2024 | Jim Hoft

Posted on 06/10/2024 9:34:37 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski

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

Manufactured by British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company GSK, this vaccine is the first to be approved for adults aged 50–59, targeting a virus known for causing severe respiratory issues, particularly in older adults and those with pre-existing health conditions.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that primarily infects the lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. It typically causes mild cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, fever, cough, and wheezing.

“Today’s approval reflects the importance of broadening the benefits of RSV immunization to adults aged 50-59 who are at increased risk,” said Tony Wood, GSK’s chief scientific officer. “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...”

(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: respiratoryvirus; rsv; rsvvaccine
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To: Jan_Sobieski

I will NEVER get another vaccine. (Except for tetanus)


21 posted on 06/10/2024 11:01:31 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: faucetman

Why tetanus when we have antibiotics?


22 posted on 06/10/2024 11:06:25 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

” It typically causes mild cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, fever, cough, and wheezing.”

Wow... I better rush and take an experimental mRNA Franken-vaccine.


23 posted on 06/10/2024 11:30:42 AM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: Jan_Sobieski

HARD PASS


24 posted on 06/10/2024 11:36:54 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

I don’t take the needle for any of that poison. If the CDC recommends it, I avoid it.


25 posted on 06/10/2024 12:19:08 PM PDT by AlaskaErik (There are three kinds of rats: Rats, Damned Rats, and DemocRats.)
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To: fwdude

My youngest spent 5 days in ICU (10k/per day!) as an infant because of RSV. She came very close to death.

RSV kills the very young and the very old by drowning them in snot. When their O2 gets too low, they go into cardiac arrest.

I’m moderately hopeful about this vaccine since it’s been properly trialed and not given an emergency pass like the useless covid vax.


26 posted on 06/10/2024 1:12:27 PM PDT by Valpal1 (Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

Because the symptoms are caused by a toxin from the bacteria. Once symptoms appear, you’re screwed. The antibiotics will help you clear the bacteria but not the toxin load. Maybe you’ll die, but if you don’t, you’ll have a 2-3 weeks of hell and wish you did.

It’s way better to prevent it.


27 posted on 06/10/2024 1:24:25 PM PDT by Valpal1 (Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
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To: Jan_Sobieski
"...protect them from RSV-LRTD...”

Stay away from parades and drag shows.

28 posted on 06/10/2024 2:44:55 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Valpal1

Agreed. Similar situation with us, but with a grandson.


29 posted on 06/10/2024 7:29:35 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: Jan_Sobieski; nickcarraway; ransomnote; Jane Long
Update from Upstate NY...

New vaccination van coming to Steuben County

Spending money on this in an area where both the quality and availability of healthcare suck. No mention of where the money to pay for it is coming from.

Inquiring minds want to know...

30 posted on 06/14/2024 3:39:53 AM PDT by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

If I recall, the first vaccine for RSV is what started putting infants in the hospital.

ADE? Is that the term? Antibody dependent enhancement.


31 posted on 06/14/2024 3:42:55 AM PDT by IamConservative (I was nervous like the third chimp in line for the Ark after the rain started.)
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