Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children in France: A Narrative Review of the Importance of a Reinforced Partnership Between Parents, Healthcare Professionals, and Public Health Authorities

• 2023

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• Didier Pinquier; Pascal Crépey; Pierre Tissières; Astrid Vabret; Jean-Christophe Roze; François Dubos
PMID: 36520324DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40121-022-00737-2

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This article describes the importance of preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children in France. It highlights the need for a strong partnership between parents, healthcare professionals, and public health authorities to protect children from RSV. The virus causes many hospitalizations each year, especially in infants under one year old. Strategies like maternal vaccination and long-acting antibodies are being explored to prevent infections. Non-pharmaceutical measures such as handwashing and social distancing can also help reduce transmission. Effective prevention programs could ease the burden on healthcare systems during RSV season by reducing hospital admissions for severe cases.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Child; France; Health Personnel; Infant; Parents; Public Health Administration; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Immunization Programs

Institutions: University of Rouen Normandy; University of Rennes; Université Paris-Saclay

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