Implications of Food and Drug Administration Approval of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylactic Medication

• 2023

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• Ashley Saint-Fleur; Catherine Kier
PMID: 37779223DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1542/pir.2023-006246

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This brief article discusses the implications of the FDA approval of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody, for preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and toddlers. RSV is a common cause of LRTIs and hospitalizations among young children. The approval of nirsevimab expands preventive therapies for RSV, especially benefiting high-risk infants. This approval marks progress in combating RSV-related illnesses in vulnerable populations.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; United States Food and Drug Administration; Drug Approval; Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human

Institutions: Boston Children's Hospital; Stony Brook Children's Hospital

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