Exploring Parental Perspectives: Maternal RSV Vaccination Versus Infant RSV Monoclonal Antibody

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• Bryony Treston; Sarah Geoghegan
PMID: 38723786DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2341505

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This article looks at the comparison between two new ways to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): a maternal vaccine and an infant monoclonal antibody. It highlights how important it is for parents to accept these methods for them to work well. The text also explains that healthcare providers play a key role in informing parents about safety and benefits. Additionally, it mentions that different countries might choose different strategies based on their resources and needs, aiming to reduce RSV-related illnesses in infants worldwide effectively.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Antibodies, Monoclonal; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Parents; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Public Health; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines

Institutions: Children's Health Ireland; University College Dublin

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