Pfizer will present the RSV vaccine results to a CDC advisory committee, which will decide when and how often the shot should be administered in the U.S.
Pfizer's results are a first glimpse at its vaccine's durability in protecting against RSV, which causes mild symptoms similar to a cold in most people but more severe infections in older adults and children.
But the mid-season two data also suggests Pfizer's shot is still generally protective against RSV after one year. Annaliesa Anderson, head of Pfizer's vaccine research and development, told CNBC that the company is"very encouraged" by data from the phase three clinical trial. "As with most vaccines, you're really looking for an impact against more severe disease that causes higher levels of mortality, morbidity and health-care associated contact," Anderson told CNBC."To be able to see high efficacy carrying on is very important to us, and we think it's going to provide people comfort as they take the vaccine."
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