RSV

American

abbreviation

respiratory syncytial virus: (in pathology) a common virus that causes mild coldlike symptoms such as runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and fever in most adults, but that can cause more serious illness in infants, young children, elderly adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.
Bible. Revised Standard Version.

RSV British

abbreviation

Revised Standard Version (of the Bible)
respiratory syncytial virus

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Moderna’s revenue rose 29% to $1.3 billion in the third quarter, which is usually the company’s highest-revenue quarter based on the seasonality of COVID, RSV and flu vaccines.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Moderna did not share sales figures for mFlusiva or its RSV vaccine, which was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2024.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

She said she took Phoebe to hospital and "it escalated from there", with the family told on Christmas Eve that she had RSV positive bronchiolitis.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The respiratory virus season — which starts in the fall and ends in early spring — is expected to include the circulation of flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

I find a printout about RSV from the web.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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