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MedImmune presents new pharmaco-economic data at AAP regarding infants at high risk for RSV
10-29-2007 · EurekAlert!MedImmune today announced results from a recent economic analysis of Synagis (palivizumab), a monoclonal antibody that is the standard of care for prevention of severe lower respiratory tract infection due to respiratory syncytial virus in high-risk infants. Released at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2007 National Conference and Exhibition, the analysis evaluated the costs of providing Synagis to premature infants, as well as the potential health benefits and cost savings that could occur from lower rates of severe RSV infections.
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