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Yes, maternal RSV vaccination and the infant monoclonal antibody nirsevimab work together to protect babies, with nirsevimab providing the primary shield for the first RSV season.
Read the full answer →Yes, nirsevimab prevents RSV in infants born in October 2023, reducing hospitalizations by 70–90% during their first RSV season.
Read the full answer →RSV and COVID-19 cause similar severe outcomes in older adults, including ICU admission and death, but RSV may pose higher risk of acute cardiac events.
Read the full answer →Yes, specific assays like whole-genome sequencing developed in Georgia have shown high accuracy for detecting respiratory syncytial virus in clinical specimens.
Read the full answer →RSV and human metapneumovirus co-circulate in the US, especially during winter and spring, with overlapping seasonal patterns and similar disease spectra.
Read the full answer →As of December 2023, RSV vaccination coverage among US nursing home residents was about 9.8%, with limited data for other adults.
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