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Medicines NirsevimabQuestion & answer

Nirsevimab · Medicine question

What does nirsevimab protect children against?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

It is intended to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV, including serious bronchiolitis or pneumonia.

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Beyfortus 50 mg solution for injection in pre filled syringeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
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