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Compare Arexvy vs. Abrysvo

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  • Arexvy (RSV vaccine)
    Abrysvo (RSV vaccine)
  • Arexvy (RSV vaccine)
    Abrysvo (RSV vaccine)

  • Summary of Arexvy vs. Abrysvo

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    Arexvy (RSV vaccine) is the first FDA-approved vaccine to help lower your risk of getting serious lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). You can get it if you're age 60 or older, and in some cases starting at age 50 if you have a higher risk of severe illness from RSV. Arexvy (RSV vaccine) is given once as a single injection into the muscle. Common side effects include tiredness, muscle pain, and injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness.

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    Abrysvo (RSV vaccine) is a vaccine that helps lower your risk of getting serious lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It's FDA approved for adults 60 years and older, and adults 18 to 59 years who have a higher risk of getting seriously ill from RSV. It's also approved for pregnant mothers between 32 and 36 weeks gestation to help protect their babies from RSV after birth. Abrysvo (RSV vaccine) is given as a single injection into the muscle. Common side effects include tiredness, headache, and injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness.

  • Indications of Arexvy vs. Abrysvo

    Indications for

    Prevention of serious lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in:

    •Adults 60 years and older
    •Adults 50 to 59 years old who have a higher risk of illness due to RSV
    Indications for

    Prevention of serious lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in:

    •Adults 60 years and older
    •Adults 18 to 59 years old who have a higher risk of illness due to RSV
    •Pregnant mothers between 32 to 36 weeks gestation

  • Pros and Cons of Arexvy vs. Abrysvo

    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •Reduces the risk of RSV-related lung infections
    •Only need one dose
    •Can be given with other vaccines
    Cons
    •Not approved for use in people under 50 years old
    •Common side effects include tiredness and muscle pain
    •Not approved for use in pregnancy
    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •Only need one dose
    •Protects both adults and newborns from serious RSV illness
    •Can be given with other vaccines
    Cons
    •Injection might be uncomfortable
    •Not approved for people under 18 years old
    •Common side effects include tiredness and headache

  • Common Side Effects of Arexvy vs. Abrysvo

    Common Side Effects for

    50 to 59 years old:

    •Pain at the injection site (76%)
    •Tiredness (40%)
    •Muscle pain (36%)
    •Headache (32%)
    •Joint pain (23%)

    60 years and older:

    •Pain at the injection site (61%)
    •Tiredness (34%)
    •Muscle pain (29%)
    •Headache (27%)
    •Joint pain (18%)
    Common Side Effects for

    18 to 59 years old:

    •Tiredness (37%)
    •Pain at injection site (35%)
    •Headache (28%)
    •Muscle pain (24%)
    •Diarrhea (15%)
    •Joint pain (12%)
    •Nausea (12%)

    60 years and older:

    •Tiredness (16%)
    •Headache (13%)
    •Pain at injection site (11%)
    •Muscle pain (10%)

    Pregnant mothers:

    •Tiredness (46%)
    •Pain at injection site (41%)
    •Headache (31%)
    •Muscle pain (27%)
    •Nausea (20%)

  • Warnings of Arexvy vs. Abrysvo

    Common Side Effects for
    •Guillain-Barré syndrome
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Fainting
    •Weaker vaccine protection
    Common Side Effects for
    •Guillain‑Barré syndrome
    •Potential risk of preterm (early) birth
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Fainting
    •Weaker vaccine protection

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