Researchers say the study is the first to provide real-world estimates of nirsevimab effectiveness against severe RSV in PICU patients.
GBS can follow bacterial or viral infections, and, rarely, follow vaccination.
The vaccine, called mRESVIA, is available in single-dose prefilled syringes.
The tool may also help address any family hesitancy about giving the RSV monoclonal antibody by demonstrating the infant's risk profile, the authors say.
The FDA has pushed back its review of Moderna's RSV vaccine owing to administrative issues.
Though the flu season is winding down, the CDC received 10 more reports of pediatric flu deaths, including one from a flu A/flu B coinfection.
Amid further declines in COVID activity, the CDC reported a steady rise in JN.1 spinoffs that have 2 added spike mutations, part of a group nicknamed FLiRT.
Overall, 40% percent of respondents perceived that RSV illness among children is both serious and likely.
In 2021 and 2022, the virus appeared to peak early in several states and to cause more severe illness.
Wastewater COVID detections declined to the minimal level and are highest in the Midwest.
