Question

A 42-year-old woman at 34-36 weeks' gestation during RSV season asks about preventing RSV in her newborn. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Maternal RSV vaccination during 32-36 weeks' gestation in season or nirsevimab for the infant

Answer

Palivizumab for all term infants

Answer

No maternal immunization options exist

Answer

RSV vaccine after delivery protects the newborn

Answer

Nirsevimab is contraindicated in first RSV season

Practice question

A 42-year-old woman at 34-36 weeks' gestation during RSV season asks about preventing RSV in her newborn. What is recommended?