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[Prevention of respiratory syncytial virus in children]

Sidse Vang Braa Andersen1, Lisbeth Samsø Schmidt2, Ulla Birgitte Hartling3

  • 1Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet, Københavns Universitet.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 25, 2026
PubMed

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New RSV prevention strategies, including maternal vaccination and monoclonal antibodies, are set to significantly decrease infant hospitalizations in Denmark. These advancements offer improved protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for vulnerable infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a primary cause of infant hospitalizations in Denmark, with approximately 1,300 annual admissions.
  • Current prevention methods, such as palivizumab for high-risk infants, are limited by high costs and the need for monthly injections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging preventive strategies for RSV in infants.
  • To highlight new options including maternal vaccination and monoclonal antibodies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on RSV prevention.
  • Description of novel prophylactic agents: maternal vaccination (Abrysvo) and monoclonal antibodies (nirsevimab, clesrovimab).

Main Results:

  • Denmark's introduction of seasonal maternal vaccination (Abrysvo) from October 2025 is anticipated to significantly lower RSV hospitalizations.
  • Monoclonal antibodies (nirsevimab, clesrovimab) are recommended for premature and high-risk infants.

Conclusions:

  • New preventive measures promise a substantial reduction in RSV burden among infants.
  • Maternal vaccination and monoclonal antibodies represent a significant advancement in pediatric infectious disease control.

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