RSV in Infants: An Ounce of Prevention - Frankly Speaking Ep 353

Bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants is common and can lead to hospitalization if severe. There are now two ways to prevent this: immunizing the mother during pregnancy or giving monoclonal antibodies. Listen in as we discuss the recommendations for RSV prevention and how to best incorporate them into your practice.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the risks of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants
  • Describe the benefits of immunizing pregnant women to prevent serious RSV infections in infants
  • Recognize which infants should receive nirsevimab to prevent RSV infection

Additional Information

Partner: 
Pri-Med Institute
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
11/06/2023
Course expires: 
11/06/2025
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Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School,
Executive Editor, DynaMed 

Disclosures

Frank J. Domino, MD: Has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP: Has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Non-faculty contributors involved in the planning, development, editing, and review of the content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Accreditation Statement

Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement

Pri-Med Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Episode references and resource links: 

  • Fleming-Dutra KE, Jones JM, Roper LE, et al. Use of the Pfizer Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine During Pregnancy for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Infants: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2023;72:1115–1122.
  • Jones JM, Fleming-Dutra KE, Prill MM, et al. Use of Nirsevimab for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Among Infants and Young Children: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2023;72:920–925
  • Kampmann B, Madhi SA, Munjal I, et al. Bivalent Prefusion F Vaccine in Pregnancy to Prevent RSV Illness in Infants. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(16):1451-1464.

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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