RSV season typically runs from October to April, peaking in December or January, affecting high-risk groups such as young children and seniors. Prevention recommendations include administering Beyfortus to infants and Abrysvo to pregnant women. Vaccination for seniors should ideally occur in late summer or early fall for optimal protection against RSV.
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Holistic pediatrician Brian Thornburg questions conventional vaccine wisdom, promoting alternative schedules and downplaying disease risks. Thornburg suggests delaying vaccines due to claimed immature immune and renal systems in children. His views on vaccine preventable diseases and RSV vaccine effectiveness are concerning. Thornburg also recommends skipping hepatitis B shots and touts oral vitamin K over injectable.
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Some people believe RSV vaccines increase preterm birth risk. An unadjuvanted GSK maternal RSV vaccine trial was stopped due to more preterm births in the vaccine group. In clinical trials, more preterm births were found in those who got Abrysvo, but not at statistically significant levels. Getting the vaccine later, at 32-36 weeks, can provide protection without any risk of extreme prematurity. Additionally, post-marketing safety studies will be conducted to assess the risk of preterm births. Getting the vaccine during pregnancy can ensure the baby’s protection, especially considering Beyfortus shortages. It’s essential to weigh the benefits and risks before deciding on the timing of the vaccine.
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Abrysvo and Beyfortus can both protect newborns and infants from getting RSV, a life-threatening respiratory infection.
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