Think of Nirsevimab as Similar to Palivizumab for RSV Prevention
Nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus) will be a new med to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children.
You may hear nirsevimab called a vaccine...since it’s an intramuscular (IM) injection that provides protection against RSV. But it’s a monoclonal antibody that’s given in a clinic or hospital.
Think of nirsevimab as similar to palivizumab (Synagis).
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