RSV Prevention Within Reach for Older Infants and Toddlers: The Role of Active Immunization
Asunción Mejías, Octavio Ramilo
Abstract
This review article will summarize the vaccines and monoclonal antibodies currently under evaluation for the prevention of RSV disease in older infants, toddlers and young children. We will review the rationale for passive protection during the first months of life, and the role of active immunization afterwards, either with live attenuated, protein-based or mRNA vaccines.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineActive immunizationImmunizationMonoclonal antibodyPediatricsImmunologyAntibodyRespiratory viral infections researchViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyPneumonia and Respiratory Infections