Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) – RSV Prevention for Babies: Considerations for Pediatric Practice Managers and Leaders

Background The RSV prevention, Beyfortus (nirsevimab) which is a monoclonal antibody, was approved by the FDA on July 17, 2023.  The CDC and ACIP provided recommendations which were published in the MMWR on August 25, 2023. The FDA accelerated approval of Beyfortus since the RSV prevention was categorized as “Breakthrough Therapy Designation”.  Note that Beyfortus…

Vaccine Management

Preparing Pediatric Practices to be Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccines

Early Monday morning, November 9th, Pfizer announced some positive results regarding their COVID-19 Vaccine they are developing with BioNTech.  This vaccine candidate is a two-dose series.    The phase III clinical trials involved over 40,000 patients.    There is some data in the press release that based on exposing patients who received the vaccine to…