
For Indigenous Infants, RSV Prevention is Better Than a Cure 2023 Anna Banerji PMID: 37758880DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02963-1 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This article discusses the importance of preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Indigenous infants, particularly focusing on the high rates of RSV-related hospital admissions among Inuit infants in Canada's Nunavut territory. The author highlights the effectiveness of preventive therapy like palivizumab in reducing hospitalizations due to RSV but notes the cost barriers and limited access for at-risk infants. The article emphasizes the need to expand preventive therapy to include all Inuit babies, despite the expense, due to the high risks faced by infants in remote communities. It also addresses broader health disparities faced by Indigenous populations in Canada and other countries, advocating for action to address these inequalities. Tags Focus Area: Infectious Disease Audience: Physicians Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Bundles: Nirsevimab Library Keywords: Canada; Epidemiology; Infant; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human; Indigenous Peoples Institutions: University of Toronto More like this Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2020] 2020 · Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Yale University, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake 2024 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), University of Colorado, Seattle Children's Hospital, New York Medical College Improving Pediatric Preparedness Performance Through Strategic Partnerships 2012 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Northwestern University, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

For Indigenous Infants, RSV Prevention is Better Than a Cure

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Anna Banerji

PMID: 37758880DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02963-1

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This article discusses the importance of preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Indigenous infants, particularly focusing on the high rates of RSV-related hospital admissions among Inuit infants in Canada's Nunavut territory. The author highlights the effectiveness of preventive therapy like palivizumab in reducing hospitalizations due to RSV but notes the cost barriers and limited access for at-risk infants. The article emphasizes the need to expand preventive therapy to include all Inuit babies, despite the expense, due to the high risks faced by infants in remote communities. It also addresses broader health disparities faced by Indigenous populations in Canada and other countries, advocating for action to address these inequalities.

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