RSV-IGIV to prevent RSV infection

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3. American Academy of Pediatrics (2003). Revised indications for the use of palivizumab and respiratory syncytial virus immune globulin intravenous for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infection. Pediatrics, 112(6): 1447–1452. Also available online: http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;112/6/1447.pdf.

Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: August 9, 2006
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease
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