A 6 month old is brought in to the office for a well-child visit. The baby was born prematurely at 34 week's gestation
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for the infant to reduce the risk of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis? 1. Synagis
2. RotaTeq
3. Relenza
4. Immune globulin
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1. Synagis has significantly reduced the incidence of RSV Bronchiolitis in infants. The immunization is recommended for infants who were born at less than 35 week's gestational age or who have chronic lung or heart disease.
2. RotaTeq is used for the prevention of rotovirus, not RSV
3. Relenza is used for the treatment of influenza, not RSV.
4. The immune globulin is used in situations for patients that are not able to have the synagis vaccine.
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