US FDA approves Merck's RSV antibody for infants
June 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Merck's (MRK.N), opens new tab preventive antibody shot to protect infants up to one year of age from respiratory syncytial virus during their first RSV season, the company said.
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From a cat losing its meow to a dog with hayfever – your pet queries answered
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