Disparities in the Availability and Acceptance of Nirsevimab in Massachusetts

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• Claire Abraham; Jon Hatoun; Emily Correa; Naveed Rabbani; Louis Vernacchio
PMID: 38832426DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065425

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This research brief examines the differences in how nirsevimab, a treatment for RSV in infants, is available and accepted across Massachusetts. It describes that larger practices with more affluent patients are more likely to offer nirsevimab. Infants from wealthier families or those with complex medical needs were more likely to receive it. Publicly insured infants and those from lower-income areas had less access. The study suggests improving availability for diverse patient groups and educating families about the benefits of immunization to reduce health disparities related to this new treatment option.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Child; Health Services Accessibility; Infant; Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; Massachusetts; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Pediatrics; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Socioeconomic Factors; Immunization Programs; Healthcare Disparities; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized

Institutions: Harvard Medical School; Boston Children's Hospital

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