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In florida there is no synagis (palivizumab) season it's recommended for the whole first year. she is 4 months 10 pounds. do u think she needs 4 more shots?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Unfortunately, yes.: I'm not a pediatrician, but Synagis (palivizumab) is a monoclonal antibody (mAb) used to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, recommended for infants @ high-risk because of med problems such as prematurity & congenital heart disease. (I assume ur baby is high-risk). As mAbs wear off after a few wks, if RSV is present year-round, then ur baby needs routine mAb injx until s/he is no longer @ risk

Answered 9/3/2014

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It depends: Your ex-premie Synagis (palivizumab) schedule depends on many factors. Intants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia or congenital heart disease will have very specific requirements. Because Florida is semi-tropical, many respiratory illnesses such as RSV and influenza have year round prevalence. Your pediatric pulmonologist should be well versed and reliable on current recommendations for your state.

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