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Pediatric RSV Prophylaxis: An Evolving Landscape for Prevention " A Wheel of Knowledge Challenge!
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States. Although certain infants and young children are at higher risk for severe illness due to premature birth or comorbid conditions, the majority of pediatric RSV hospitalizations occur in healthy infants. Emerging passive immunization options, which include nirsevimab and a maternal RSV vaccine, provide important new tools that offer RSV protection... |
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Occurrence and Disease Course of RSV Illness in Adults
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for US-based healthcare professionals who care for older adults, including pulmonologists, geriatricians, and additional primary care providers (family physicians, internists, physician associates, nurse practitioners and other nursing professionals, and pharmacists).
Program Overview
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious seasonal lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) characterized by cough, runny nose, sneezing, ... |
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Pediatric RSV Prevention " Unlocking New Insights
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children, particularly those under 1 year of age in the United States. While infants born prematurely or with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk for severe RSV illness, the majority of pediatric RSV hospitalizations occur in otherwise healthy infants. Recent advancements in passive immunization, including long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal RSV vaccines, introduce ... |
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