
Disarming the Respiratory Syncytial Virus 2020 Cody Meissner PMID: 32726536DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMe2021648 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This editorial comments on a study about vaccinating pregnant women to protect their infants from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It describes how researchers (S.A. Madhi et al.) conducted a clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study found that vaccinating mothers during pregnancy can help shield newborns from RSV infections. This research highlights an important step in preventing RSV-related illnesses in young children by using maternal vaccination as a protective measure. Tags Focus Area: Infectious Disease Audience: Physicians Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Bundles: Nirsevimab Library Keywords: Infant; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Vaccination; Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Institutions: Tufts University 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

Disarming the Respiratory Syncytial Virus

2020
Cody Meissner

PMID: 32726536DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMe2021648

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This editorial comments on a study about vaccinating pregnant women to protect their infants from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It describes how researchers (S.A. Madhi et al.) conducted a clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study found that vaccinating mothers during pregnancy can help shield newborns from RSV infections. This research highlights an important step in preventing RSV-related illnesses in young children by using maternal vaccination as a protective measure.

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