ACADEMIA

Single-Injection Beyfortus Will Reduce Burdens on Parents and Children: Experts

June 10, 2024
AstraZeneca/Sanofi’s long-acting anti-respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antibody Beyfortus (nirsevimab) would provide benefits for both parents and children with its single-dose regimen as compared to the currently available once monthly therapy, specialists said. Beyfortus, which hit the Japanese market on May…

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