Vaccine mixup: Incorrect RSV shots given to 128 pregnant women and 25 babies, CDC says
The CDC reported the mistake involving two vaccines used to treat RSV. The vaccines were approved for distribution in May, but not for infants and pregnant women.
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The CDC reported the mistake involving two vaccines used to treat RSV. The vaccines were approved for distribution in May, but not for infants and pregnant women.
According to reports, there have been 25 cases of accidental administration of Pfizer (Abrsyvo) or GSK (Arexvy) RSV vaccines to children below two and 128 cases of mistaken administration of the GSK
Vaccinations are available locally and are extremely important during the evolving season of respiratory illnesses currently in Washington County, Health Department officials said in a news release.
The respiratory virus is a global killer of babies and young children. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five.