What is Abrysvo and what is it used for?

Abrysvo is a vaccine to prevent lung (respiratory tract) disease caused by a virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Abrysvo is given to:

• pregnant individuals to protect their infants from birth through 6 months of age

• individuals 60 years of age and older

RSV is a common virus which, in most cases, causes mild, cold-like symptoms such as a sore throat, cough or a blocked nose. However, in young infants RSV can cause serious lung problems. In older adults and people with chronic medical conditions, RSV can worsen illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF). RSV can lead to hospitalisation in severe cases and in some cases it can be fatal.

As with any vaccine, Abrysvo may not fully protect all those who receive it. Abrysvo can only be obtained with a prescription.

Reference Information

Medicines in Northern Ireland fall under the remit of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) whilst medicines in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) fall under the remit of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) following the UK leaving the European Union. These agencies are responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies.

If you would like to see the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) or Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for Abrysvo please follow these links:

Great Britain

Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (bivalent, recombinant))

Northern Ireland

Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (bivalent, recombinant))

▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information.

If you get any side effects when taking this or any other medicine, talk to your doctor or other relevant health professional e.g. pharmacist, nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the packaging leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or search the Google Play or Apple App Store for MHRA Yellow Card. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Pfizer is unable to provide advice on personal medical matters. Please consult your doctor or other relevant health professional for specific, health-related advice and support.