new Immunization schedule The vaccine in Castilla and León brings some new features, such as flu vaccination starting at six months, but the most important among them is the addition of a new drug, Nirsevimab, which provides protection against respiratory syncytial virus immunity to viruses that people fear). Bronchiolitis.
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As immunization program increases, in Zamora will be carried out During the 2023-2024 campaign, a single dose of niselumab will be offered to all children born between March 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.
Where?
Depending on the date of birth, the medication will be given in a hospital or health center:
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this Born on or after October 1, 2023 They will receive monoclonal antibodies in the hospital at birth.
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born From March to September, At the beginning of the RSV season, in October, there will be a specific campaign to administer the vaccine at health centers or regular vaccination centres.
Communities finalize infant bronchiolitis immunization details
Exceptions
In addition, Nirsevimab will be used in children at high risk for severe RSV disease, including:
- Premature babies less than 35 weekss, single dose before 12 months of age.
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The patient suffers from congenital heart disease.
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The patient suffers from bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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The patient suffers from severe immunosuppression.
Patients with congenital heart disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or severe immunosuppression will receive Nirsevimab before each RSV season, before 24 months of age, and at the time of immunization.
What is bronchiolitis?
Is a Viral infection It is mainly caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children under 24 months of age.Still true for adults common cold It won’t cause major effects, but in young children, the virus can not only lodge in the nose and throat, but also travel deeper into the bronchi cause inflammation and obstruction The ensuing symptoms of coughing and difficulty breathing, as “My Pediatrician Lucia” explains very vividly.
The walls of the bronchial tubes become inflamed and filled with mucus, preventing adequate gas exchange, so some children require oxygen to recover.
What is the difference between bronchitis and bronchiolitis?
We refer to bronchiolitis as the first episode of lower respiratory tract infection of viral origin affecting the small airways, i.e. Bronchioleschildren under two years old.