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JULY 18, 2023

Beyfortus Approved to Prevent RSV in Infants & Children


Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition

By IDSE News Staff

The FDA granted approval to nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus, Sanofi/AstraZeneca) to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in newborns and infants born during or entering their first RSV season.

Nirsevimab-alip is also now indicated for children up to 24 months of age who are vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.

It is the first and