Which medications in the drug class Vaccines are used in the treatment of Viral Pneumonia?

Updated: Jun 02, 2023
  • Author: Zab Mosenifar, MD, FACP, FCCP; Chief Editor: John J Oppenheimer, MD  more...
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Vaccines

Two RSV vaccines for older adults were approved in May 2023 to reduce morbidity and mortality from RSV infection.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, adjuvanted (Arexvy)

The vaccine contains a recombinant subunit prefusion RSV F glycoprotein antigen (RSVPreF3) combined with AS01E adjuvant. It is indicated for active immunization for prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in adults aged 60 years and older. 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Abrysvo)

The vaccine is composed of equal amounts of recombinant RSV prefusion F from subgroups A and B. It is indicated for active immunization for prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in adults aged 60 years and older. 


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