The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified a multi-dose maternal vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which will help protect newborns from severe RSV infections and facilitate vaccination efforts in lower-income countries.

US · 2026-09-10

1. Step 1 · The triggerWHO prequalifies Pfizer's multi-dose maternal RSV vaccine, making it eligible for UN procurement
2. Step 2 · Knock-onGavi and UNICEF can now fund and purchase the vaccine, scaling orders for global distribution
3. Step 3 · Knock-onPfizer increases production and procurement from its US-based suppliers to meet new global demand
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs in Pfizer's vaccine supply chain see higher order volumes and must adjust operations to support increased output

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