Parent Perspectives on Nirsevimab for Their Newborn

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• Sarah Hinderstein; Elena Aragona; Jaspreet Loyal
PMID: 39587878DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-067532

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This article explores how parents feel about using nirsevimab for their newborns. Nirsevimab is a medicine that helps protect babies from RSV, a common virus that can cause lung infections. It describes parents' concerns and hopes about the safety and effectiveness of this treatment. Some parents are worried about possible side effects, while others see it as an important way to keep their babies healthy during RSV season. The article highlights the need for clear information to help parents make informed decisions about using nirsevimab for their children.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Bronchiolitis; Communication; Decision Making; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Parents; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized

Institutions: Yale School of Medicine; Yale University

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