The FDA's approval of Pfizer's new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion (preF) vaccine, Abrysvo, marks a critical milestone in infant health and well-being by preventing lower respiratory tract infections in the most vulnerable. The vaccine has been approved for administration to pregnant women at 32 to 36 weeks of gestation and elderly people over 60. This review explores the Abrysvo vaccine, detailing its mechanism, efficacy, safety, and adverse events. It aims to inform healthcare providers about this vital method for safeguarding infant respiratory health through maternal immunization.
Keywords: abrysvo; adverse effects; fda approved; infant health; maternal vaccination; pregnancy; respiratory syncytial virus; rsv vaccine.
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