PREP Audio - RSV: Prevention of Disease
February 2010, Volume 5, No. 2

RSV: Prevention of Disease

RSV: Prevention of Disease

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology of RSV.
  • Summarize the risk factors for RSV.
  • Explain the immunity of RSV after infection.
  • Outline the history of immunoprophylaxis.
  • Review the updated AAP recommendations.
  • Determine the relationship between the FDA package insert statements and the AAP.
  • Relate the rate of the nosocomial RSV infection.
RSV: Prevention of Disease

H. Cody Meissner, MD, FAAP

Current Source of Funding From Research Grant: Multicenter Clinical Trial. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

RSV: Prevention of Disease

Caroline B. Hall, MD, FAAP

Current Source of Funding From Research Grant: MedImmune, Inc. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

RSV: Prevention of Disease

Joseph A. Bocchini, MD, FAAP

Dr. Bocchini disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.