Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Gretchen Garofoli, PharmD, an associate professor at the West Virginia School of Pharmacy, discusses the current recommendations for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza vaccines and vaccine hesitancy.

Approximately 57% of individuals who were shown a flowchart of the FDA vaccine approval process were very or somewhat likely to recommend a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to a pregnant family member or friend compared to only 40% of those who were not shown the process.

Electronic health record utilization and financial considerations for RSV vaccines in adults are overviewed by Drs Madison and Welch.

Dr Haumschild drives a discussion around what pharmacies and health care systems can expect from RSV infections in adult patient populations.

The approved assay can differentiate between infection of COVID-19, influenza, or respiratory syncytial virus, minimizing the need for multiple tests or physician visits.

The health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.

Community-based pharmacy services are reaching new heights as pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are able to have a larger impact on patient care than ever before.

Financial, clinical, and social barriers to adult RSV vaccination are explored.

Medical experts discuss the lack of RSV treatment leading to the importance of immunization.

The prolonged lack of viral exposure has likely increased the pool of children and adults vulnerable to respiratory syncytial virus, but questions remain.

A panel of experts discuss RSV vaccination in adults.

Drs Bridgeman and Welch highlight cost and resource impacts in health care systems driven by RSV.

With the end of the national public health emergency for COVID-19 in May 2023, what can be expected as we look ahead to the 2023-2024 influenza season and beyond?

Dr Madison provides insights on the importance of and strategies for raising awareness to adult RSV vaccines.

Mary Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FASCP, Adam C. Welch, PharmD, MBA, FAPhA, and Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, discuss the testing and treatment strategies for RSV.

Investigators urge policymakers to establish flexible models that maximize coverage when respiratory syncytial virus activity is high and minimize unnecessary doses when viral activity is low.

The panel explores RSV infection susceptibility and transmission.

Key opinion leaders discuss risk factors for RSV and patient populations most susceptible to the disease.

mRNA-1345 is a vaccine indicated for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tract disease and acute respiratory disease.

Less than half of respondents would recommend a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus to a pregnant friend or family member.

The new RSV vaccines are expected to be available in fall 2023.

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, leads a panel of medical experts in a discussion regarding adult RSV vaccination.

Findings suggest that psychometric tests used for The Respiratory Infection Intensity and Impact Questionnaire provide reliable, construct validity, and responsive evidence to detect onset symptoms of RSV.

CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, adjuvanted (Arexvy) for adults 60 years of age and older based on findings from the first season of the pivotal AReSVi-006 (Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus) phase III trial.

A single dose of Arexvy was found effective preventing lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults 60 years of age and older across 2 full RSV seasons.

Adult and maternal RSV vaccines reveal positive findings.

A broader understanding of vaccine hesitancy and barriers has helped to enhance acceptance of vaccination services through educational outreach.

Study investigators said that understanding how the human immune response relates to respiratory syncytial virus infection has been a major obstacle for vaccine development.

The CDC has recommended a follow-up nucleic acid amplification test to be used for patients clinically suspected to have influenza, despite a negative POC test.

Pfizer Inc’s bivalent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo is indicated to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older.