A preterm infant is being discharged from the hospital. Which immunization should the nurse prepare to administer to protect the infant from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
a. Pavilizumab (Synagis)
b. Ribaviran (Virazole)
c. Hemophilus influenza type B (HIB)
d. Pneumococcal (Prevnar)
A
Intramuscular pavilizumab (Synagis) is the immunization administered monthly throughout the RSV season for premature infants (less than 35 weeks of gestation) younger than 6 months. Ribaviran is an antiviral medication used for treatment of severe cases of RSV. The HIB immunization is given to prevent infections caused by Hemophilus influenza type B. The Prevnar vaccination prevents pneumonia by the pneumococcal virus.
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