
News|Videos|June 17, 2025
RX Review: RSV prevention and pediatric hospitalization
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In this video, the first in a 3-part series, panelists discuss recent advancements in RSV management.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants and young children, placing a significant burden on families, hospitals, and the healthcare system. Recent advancements in RSV prevention, including maternal vaccination and long-acting monoclonal antibodies, are beginning to shift the clinical conversation from reactive management to proactive protection. In this HCP Live Network RX Review roundtable, moderator Albert Rizzo, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association, leads a discussion on the evolving RSV landscape, with a focus on what these advances mean for pediatric care.
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