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  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Apnea
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
  • Vaccination

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents the leading global cause of acute respiratory infection requiring hospitalization in young children, frequently progressing from upper respiratory symptoms to bronchiolitis with small-airway obstruction, respiratory failure, or apnea. Recent preventive advances maternal vaccination with the bivalent prefusion F vaccine and long-acting monoclonal antibodies such as nirsevimab and clesrovimab have transformed infant protection, while supportive care continues to anchor management in the absence of an effective antiviral therapy. This course reviews RSV pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, complications, and prevention, which remains essential to optimize the care of infants and young children. This activity outlines up-to-date evidence on RSV epidemiology, clinical presentation across disease severity, appropriate diagnostic use, evidence-based management, and current prevention strategies. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of clinical decision-making regarding hospitalization criteria, respiratory support, hydration, and avoidance of ineffective therapies, while also advancing competency in maternal vaccination counseling, monoclonal antibody use, and infection-control practices. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in identifying RSV infection, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach to manage this condition, thereby improving outcomes for vulnerable pediatric populations.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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