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FDA approves antibody shot to protect infants from potentially deadly virus RSV

Por: ABC7 Health July 18, 2023

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.Nirsevimab, which will be sold under the brand name Beyfortus, is not a vaccine. Vaccines prompt the body to make antibodies to defend against pathogens. Instead, nirsevimab is a form of passive immunity. It's a ready-made antibody that can bind to the virus and block it from infecting healthy cells. The immune system doesn't have to make anything.It's given as a single injection to an infant before RSV season, which usually... + full article



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