Last night, Pfizer Inc. announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Abrysvo, for older adults. This approval allows the use of Abrysvo in individuals aged 60 years and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV. Abrysvo, Pfizer’s bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine, is […]

The FDA has approved Pfizer Inc’s bivalent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine Abrysvo to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older. According to Pfizer, RSVpreF is based on foundational basic science discoveries, such as findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), detailing […]

Pfizer received approval from the FDA for ABRYSVO (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the company’s bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine, for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years and older. ABRYSVO is unadjuvanted and composed of two preF proteins selected to optimize protection against RSV A and B […]

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WASHINGTON: While cases of Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were decreasing across the US, infections of another respiratory virus, called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), were on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The percentage of tests positive for HMPV surged to 17.5 per cent for antigen tests and 9.6 […]

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The increase has prompted people to wonder about this lesser-known respiratory virus. Here’s what some Massachusetts experts say: What is HMPV? Discovered in 2001 and thought to have mutated from avian metapneumovirus, HMPV usually causes cold-like symptoms such as coughing, a runny nose, fever, and shortness of breath, according to Dr. Shira Doron, chief infection […]

The United States is currently witnessing the emergence of a novel virus called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is increasingly being recognized as a significant contributor to acute respiratory infections. Also read | Nascar accused of favoring Denny Hamlin after Chase Elliott’s suspension HMPV is a respiratory virus that can cause various illnesses ranging from mild […]

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While viruses like RSV and the flu may grab the spotlight, there’s a sneaky little pathogen that has been quietly making its mark – human metapneumovirus (HMPV). It’s like the underdog of the viral world, commonly overlooked and underappreciated. But don’t be fooled by its lack of fame; HMPV has been causing a stir this […]

Story at a glance Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) was first discovered in 2001. Symptoms include excessive chest congestion, horrible coughs, fever and shortness of breath. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that nearly 19.6% of antigen tests and 11% of PCR tests this spring were positive for HMPV, which is a 36% increase from pre-pandemic […]

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Just as the world started to recover from COVID-19, a new virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is emerging. HMPV is a respiratory virus that can cause symptoms similar to other respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold, RSV, and pneumonia. Read below to learn more What is Human Metapneumovirus? The Centers for Disease Control and […]

ATU Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — While cases of COVID-19 and RSV were decreasing across the United States this spring, infections linked to another lesser-known respiratory virus were increasing. The percent of tests positive for human metapneumovirus (hMPV) surged to 19.6% for antigen tests and 10.9% percent for PCR tests at the beginning of March, […]

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Photo by Jazmin Quaynor on Unsplash The lungs are paramount to overall health, facilitating oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. The use of respiratory supplements and a healthy lifestyle can support the lungs and help ensure their function. The following article provides insights into some of the best lung health supplements, explaining how certain herbs can contribute to […]

As many as one in four children experience some form of sleep problem, some of which can lead to serious health complications later in life. In spite of this high number, many sleep disorders go undiagnosed in kids. To ensure more get the care they need, the pediatric Sleep Lab at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital […]

Although the cases of COVID and RSV are falling, another respiratory virus called HMPV is spreading. In early March, around 20 per cent of antigen tests and nearly 11 per cent of PCR tests for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) were positive in the US. The positivity rate for PCR tests has increased by 36 per cent […]

















