What you can do in the NICU
What you can do in the NICU
Our mission is to support and educate Canadian families of premature babies every step of the way – before, during and after their NICU stays.
Our vision is to create a brighter future for all premature babies and those who care for them.
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Nova Scotia - Criteria for RSV Prophylaxis
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Premature babies born at 30 weeks and 0 days or earlier and who are less than 6 months of age at the beginning of the RSV season (born after June 1st) should be considered for RSVP, please speak to your baby’s doctor.
2.
Premature babies born in isolated communities depending on the baby’s health.
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Other medical conditions, for example, severe chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, down syndrome, please speak to your health care provider.
Doses Allowed: 5
Source: http://iwk.nshealth.ca/palivizumab/provincial-guidelines/indications-for-use