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Merck Wants to Extend RSV Vaccine to Second Season
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA and EMA are reviewing Merck's supplemental application to extend the use of its Enflonsia RSV vaccine to protect high-risk children under 2 years during their second RSV season, supported by phase 3 SMART trial data.
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You face a new opportunity to offer extended protection for vulnerable children with chronic lung or heart conditions by integrating Merck’s impending second-season RSV vaccine approval into your product roadmap.
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