Nirsevimab Immunization to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Infants and Children up to 24 Months of Age

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• Chelsea Cieslak
PMID: 38070539DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2023.11.002

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This article discusses nirsevimab, its side effects, and its implications for the nursing field. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus infecting infants, causing many hospitalizations in the US. Previously, palivizumab was the only prevention option, but it had limitations. In 2023, nirsevimab was approved by the FDA for preventing RSV in all infants. It works by stopping RSV from infecting cells. Nirsevimab is expected to lessen the impact of RSV on health and costs.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Immunization; Infant; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respiratory Tract Infections; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized

Institutions: Rush University Medical Center

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