Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 551-554, December 2010

A Community Health Concern: Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Children

  • Susan Miller, MSN, RN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Susan Miller MSN, RN.

published online 20 August 2010.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant health issue. Nearly all children contract RSV by 3 years of age. This virus causes mild cold-like symptoms in older children and adults. However, in infants and toddlers, it causes serious lower respiratory tract infections. Recovery from RSV can be lengthy, and caring for an unwell child can become a burden for a family. Prevention plans for those children that are at highest risk have been helpful in reducing the incidence of RSV. The American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the use of Palivizumab as part of its RSV prevention guidelines.

Key words: Children, Infants, Palivizumab, Prematurity, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Respiratory tract infections

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PII: S0882-5963(10)00191-0

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2010.06.011

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 551-554, December 2010

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