The Pharmacist, a Key Player in the Fight Against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus

• 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpha.2024.07.010

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This article highlights the important role pharmacists play in fighting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), especially for infants and people over 60. It describes two main strategies to prevent RSV: using monoclonal antibodies like nirsevimab, which reduced infant hospitalizations in 2023-2024, and vaccinating pregnant women. For older adults, vaccines like Abrysvo® or Arexvy® are recommended for those over 75 or with chronic health issues. Pharmacists help with prevention and patient support during these efforts to control RSV infections.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Infant, Newborn; Pharmacists; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Immunization Programs

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