RSV 2023: Signs, Symptoms & New Prevention Strategies | AAP
This HealthyChildren.org webinar recording provides parents with updated guidance on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as the latest CDC recommendations for a new prevention strategy that works like a vaccine to help reduce serious illness from RSV.
Host Dr. Jennifer Shu—medical editor of HealthyChildren.org and Dr. Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado—a pediatric infectious disease expert, arm caregivers with the important information they need to keep their children healthy during RSV season.
🔶RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy
Pregnant people can receive the maternal RSV vaccine at 32 through 36 weeks pregnancy if their baby will be born during RSV season.
🔶RSV Immunization for Babies
For infants and some toddlers, an RSV immunization called nirsevimab can be given as an injection and may be included with or given between your baby's routine immunizations. The shot is a little different from a vaccine. It provides antibodies that start working to protect babies right away. The protection lasts for the duration of a typical RSV season. For some children at high risk, another product called palivizumab can be given as an injection once a month during RSV season. It is for children under age 24 months with certain conditions that place them at high risk for severe RSV.
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