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Summary for Mresvia

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.

Indications for Mresvia

Pros and Cons for Mresvia

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

Common Side Effects for Mresvia

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

Warnings for Mresvia

  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Fainting
  • Vaccine might not work as well for people with a weakened immune system

Summary for Arexvy

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 18 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 for Arexvy

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

Pros and Cons for Arexvy

Pros

  • Reduces the risk of RSV-related lung infections
  • Only need one dose
  • Can be given with other vaccines

Cons

  • Injection might be uncomfortable
  • Common side effects include tiredness and muscle pain
  • Not approved for use in pregnancy

Common Side Effects for Arexvy

18 to 49 years old:

  • Pain at the injection site (76%)
  • Muscle pain (60%)
  • Tiredness (60%)
  • Headache (44%)
  • Joint pain (28%)

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 for Arexvy

  • Guillain-Barré syndrome
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Fainting
  • Weaker vaccine protection

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Mresvia1 carton / 0.5ml prefilled syringe
$316.23$374.06
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Arexvy1 carton / 1 dose
$314.46$366.63
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