A healthy term newborn (3.6 kg) is born in October. Which RSV prophylaxis strategy is recommended before discharge during the first season?...

Question

A healthy term newborn (3.6 kg) is born in October. Which RSV prophylaxis strategy is recommended before discharge during the first season?

Accepted Answer

Single‑dose nirsevimab 100 mg IM prior to first RSV season

Answer

Palivizumab monthly for all infants

Answer

No prophylaxis unless NICU length of stay >7 days

Answer

Maternal RSV vaccine postpartum

Answer

Start oseltamivir at home for 5 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): RSV Immunoprophylaxis (Infants)