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  • Mresvia
    Arexvy (RSV vaccine)
  • Mresvia
    Arexvy (RSV vaccine)

  • Summary of Mresvia vs. Arexvy

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    MRESVIA is an mRNA vaccine that's used to protect adults 60 years and older from illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This vaccine is injected into the muscle by a trained healthcare professional (HCP), and you only need to get one dose. Some potential side effects of the MRESVIA RSV vaccine include pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, and muscle pain.

    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.

  • Indications of Mresvia vs. Arexvy

    Indications for
    •Prevention of illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
    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

  • Pros and Cons of Mresvia vs. Arexvy

    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •Given as a single dose
    •Lowers the risk of RSV-related illness by up to 84% in people 60 years and older
    •Offers protection against RSV-A and RSV-B, two types of the virus
    Cons
    •Only available as an injection, which might be uncomfortable
    •Can cause temporary side effects such as headache and muscle aches
    •Not approved for people younger than 60 years old
    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

  • Common Side Effects of Mresvia vs. Arexvy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Pain at the injection site (56%)
    •Feeling tired (31%)
    •Headache (27%)
    •Muscle pain (26%)
    •Joint pain (22%)
    •Underarm swelling or tenderness (15%)
    •Chills (12%)
    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%)

  • Warnings of Mresvia vs. Arexvy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Fainting
    •Vaccine might not work as well for people with a weakened immune system
    Common Side Effects for
    •Guillain-Barré syndrome
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Fainting
    •Weaker vaccine protection

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