News & Views: Nirsevimab Means Brushing Up on Passive Immunity Talking Points

• 2023

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This post is about nirsevimab, a new treatment that helps protect babies from respiratory illnesses. It describes how nirsevimab provides passive immunity, which means it gives protection without the body having to make its own antibodies. The article highlights the importance of understanding this type of immunity and suggests healthcare professionals should learn more about it to better explain it to parents. Links are provided for further reading and resources on the topic.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Immunization; Immunization, Passive; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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