The Los Angeles Post
California & Local U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: January 15, 2025
Today: January 15, 2025

Moderna says its RSV shot is 50% effective across a second season

People pose with syringe with needle in front of displayed Moderna logo
June 26, 2024
Reuters - Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Moderna Inc respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot mRESVIA showed 50% efficacy in preventing RSV after 18 months, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.

In their clinical trials, GSK's RSV vaccine Arexvy was 78% effective in preventing severe RSV over a second year and Pfizer's was 78% effective through a second RSV season.

Moderna presented the data at a meeting of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The drugmaker has previously cautioned against comparing its vaccine to rivals, noting that the trials were not head-to-head and used different case definitions for RSV disease.

(This story has been corrected to eliminate the word 'midway', to reflect that Pfizer's data was from the end of the season, in paragraph 2)

(Reporting by Michael Erman)

Related

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK inflation unexpectedly falls, core price measures slow by more

British inflation unexpectedly slowed last month and core measures of price growth - tracked by the Bank of England - fell more sharply, according to official data that will be

UK inflation unexpectedly falls, core price measures slow by more
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Biggest IKEA retailer to invest $1 billion in recycling firms

The investment arm of Ingka Group, the biggest global IKEA retailer, said it will invest 1 billion euros ($1.03 billion) into recycling companies as it aims to better

Biggest IKEA retailer to invest $1 billion in recycling firms
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan says exclusion from new US curbs on AI tech should 'give confidence'

Taiwan's exclusion from the new U.S. curbs on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports should "give confidence" about Taipei's own controls and respect for the law,

Taiwan says exclusion from new US curbs on AI tech should 'give confidence'
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

China's RedNote: what you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to

Chinese social media app RedNote has been thrust into the limelight after more than half a million TikTok users recently joined the platform in protest against a likely imminent

China's RedNote: what you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to
Share This

Popular

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for energy subsea interconnection

Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for energy subsea interconnection
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares advance as bond yields ease; soft inflation powers UK stocks

European shares advance as bond yields ease; soft inflation powers UK stocks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Bank Indonesia delivers surprise rate cut to support growth

Bank Indonesia delivers surprise rate cut to support growth
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean

India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean