CDC: RSV increase in Southeast could signal beginning of U.S. season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 5 alerted clinicians to a recent increase in respiratory syncytial virus in the Southeastern U.S., which could signal the beginning of 2023-2024 RSV season nationally. CDC encourages clinicians to prepare to implement prevention options, including the new long-acting monoclonal antibody to protect infants and some young children at higher risk for severe disease and two new vaccines to protect older adults from severe disease.
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