A 35-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation asks about an RSV vaccine she has heard about that protects newborns. According to recent changes t...

Question

A 35-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation asks about an RSV vaccine she has heard about that protects newborns. According to recent changes to the Australian National Immunisation Program, what is the role of maternal RSV vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Recommended and funded in late pregnancy to protect infants through transplacental antibodies

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Not recommended in pregnancy

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Given only to infants after birth

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Given only to adults over 65 years

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Given only to healthcare workers

au-amc MCQ (SBA): RSV prevention in infants

A 35-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation asks about an RSV vaccine she has heard about that protects newborns. According to recent changes to the Australian National Immunisation Program, what is the role of maternal RSV vaccination?