Question

A 3-week-old infant at the start of RSV season was born to a mother who did not receive maternal RSV vaccine. What prevention aligns with US guidance?

Accepted Answer

Single dose nirsevimab for infants <8 months entering their first RSV season

Answer

Monthly palivizumab for all infants

Answer

No prophylaxis unless preterm

Answer

Two doses of nirsevimab 1 month apart

Answer

Annual influenza vaccine protects adequately against RSV

Practice question

A 3-week-old infant at the start of RSV season was born to a mother who did not receive maternal RSV vaccine. What prevention aligns with US guidance?