FDA Expands Approval of GSK's RSV Vaccine for High-Risk Adults Aged 50 to 59

Jun 7, 2024, 10:25 PM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of GSK's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, to include high-risk adults aged 50 to 59. This marks the first time a vaccine for RSV has been approved for this age group. Previously, the vaccine was only approved for adults 60 and older. The expanded approval, announced on Friday, aims to protect at-risk adults and potentially gives GSK an edge over competitors Pfizer and Moderna, especially ahead of the autumn season when respiratory viruses spread rapidly.