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Remember last year's severe wave of hospitalizations from RSV? Now newborns can be protected. A new vaccine (Abrysvo) is now FDA-approved to protect babies from RSV, in their first 3-6 months of life. Moms-to-be can request it at 32 to 36 weeks of pregnancy.

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FDA approves the first vaccine to protect newborns from RSV. It'll be given to mothers late in their pregnancies. #CNN

FDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from RSV | CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first vaccine that protects newborns from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. The vaccine, made by Pfizer, is given to mothers late in their pregnancies and provides protection to infants through their first six months of life.

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FDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from RSV | CNN