A term neonate is born in October to a mother who did not receive RSV vaccine and is now 2 days old. What is recommended for RSV prevention?...

Question

A term neonate is born in October to a mother who did not receive RSV vaccine and is now 2 days old. What is recommended for RSV prevention?

Accepted Answer

Nirsevimab single dose prior to or at start of RSV season

Answer

No intervention; only preterm infants qualify

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Palivizumab monthly for all infants

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RSV vaccine for the infant at 2 weeks of age

Answer

Start oseltamivir prophylaxis for RSV season

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