Picture of packaging for Beyfortus: a new RSV vaccine for infants
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This illustration provided by AstraZeneca depicts packaging for their medication Beyfortus. A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials told doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease. Infants less than 6 months who have chronic lung disease or other underlying conditions should be given priority, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told doctors in a Monday evening, Oct. 23, 2023 alert. (AstraZeneca via AP)
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RSV is running rampant in Kentucky, infecting infants, kids and adults in record numbers.
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