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The RSV Turning Point: Implementing Preventive Tools in Everyday Practice
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes significant morbidity in infants and older adults. This review outlines new preventive measures, including RSV vaccines for pregnant women and older adults, and monoclonal antibody prophylaxis (nirsevimab) for infants. Clinical guidance addresses patient concerns, administration timing, and indications by age and risk. With these tools, primary care providers can better prevent RSV complications across vulnerable populations.