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- Title
RSV: perspectives to strengthen the need for protection in all infants.
- Authors
Navarro Alonso, Jose Antonio; Bont, Louis J.; Bozzola, Elena; Herting, Egbert; Lega, Federico; Mader, Silke; Nunes, Marta C.; Ramilo, Octavio; Valiotis, George; Olivier, Catherine Weil; Yates, Ann; Faust, Saul N.
- Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—the most common viral cause of bronchiolitis—is a significant cause of serious illness among young children between the ages of 0–5 years and is especially concerning in the first year of life. Globally, RSV is a common cause of childhood acute lower respiratory illness (ALRI) and a major cause of hospital admissions in young children and infants and represents a substantial burden for health-care systems. This burden is strongly felt as there are currently no effective preventative options that are available for all infants. However, a renaissance in RSV prevention strategies is unfolding, with several new prophylactic options such as monoclonal antibodies and maternal vaccinations that are soon to be available. A key concern is that health decision makers and systems may not be ready to take full advantage of forthcoming technological innovations. A multi-stakeholder approach is necessary to bridge data gaps to fully utilise upcoming options. Knowledge must be made available at multiple levels to ensure that parents and doctors are aware of preventative options, but also to ensure that stakeholders and policymakers are given the necessary information to best advise implementation strategies.
- Subjects
RESPIRATORY syncytial virus; GLOBAL burden of disease; RESPIRATORY syncytial virus infections; INFANT mortality; DISEASE complications
- Publication
Emerging Themes in Epidemiology, 2021, Vol 18, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1742-7622
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12982-021-00104-5