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said Thursday that it is recommending a new immunization this fall to protect infants under eight months and some older babies at increased risk of severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus.
The CDC noted that antibodies are key to fighting off infections, explaining that monoclonal antibodies are manmade proteins that mimic the antibodies that are naturally produced. TORNADO DAMAGE TO NORTH CAROLINA PFIZER PLANT UNLIKELY TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DRUG SUPPLY IMPACTS, FDA SAYS RSV is one of the most common causes of childhood respiratory illness, and an estimated 58,000 to 80,000 children under the age of five are hospitalized annually across the country due to infection. The CDC recommends a dose of the drug for all infants younger than eight months born during or entering their first RSV season when a baby is most at risk for severe illness. That season typically extends from fall to spring.
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