Which of the following are indications for RSV prophylactic therapy?

1. Infants less than 32 weeks and requiring FiO2 greater than 0.21 for at least the first 28 days of life
2. Cyanotic heart defects in the first year of life
3. Severely immunocompromised children less than 24 months of age
4. Children with cystic fibrosis
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: C
See Box 34-5—American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylaxis.

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