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Please note: For Infection Control and the safety of our patients, we are not able to accept used stuffed animals, used clothing, magazines, handmade wooden toys, furniture, or food. We ask that all donations are new and the latest format (i.e. DVD’s rather than VHS, games for 3DS, PS4, etc.)...

Indications For Use Premature infants: Beyfortus™(Nirsevimab) Seasonal administration of nirsevimab should be considered for infants born at 32 weeks, 0 days or earlier gestation and who are 6 months of age at the beginning of the RSV season (i.e. must be born on or after June 1st, 2024). Children with...

Utilization Management Program Components Updated November 2024 Provincial Guidelines for RSV Infection Prophylaxis: For Provincial guidelines refer to the “Nova Scotia Guidelines for RSV Infection Prophylaxis (2024 – 2025)” document. Communication/Education to key stakeholders: Each year a letter with a copy of the guidelines, directions to health care providers on...

Updated November 2024 Ms. Lisa Goodwin, Neonatal Pharmacist, IWK Health Dr. Pat Bolivar, Pediatrician, Kentville Ms. Karen Chestney, RSV Prevention Clinic/ Provincial Palivizumab Monitoring Nurse, IWK Health Dr. Danielle Adam, Pediatric Respirologist, IWK Health Ms. Kristy Matheson, Cardiology Clinic Nurse, IWK Children’s Heart Centre Dr. Andrzej Kajetanowicz, Neonatologist, Cape Breton...

Utilization Management Program for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immunoprophylaxis in Nova Scotia (2024-2025) Updated November 2024 In October 2003, the Department of Health requested that the utilization of palivizumab be monitored. In April 2004 the Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program convened a provincial working group of medical specialists, including pediatricians...

Beyfortus™ (Nirsevimab) The term cold chain refers to all the material, equipment and procedures used to maintain biological products within the required range of 2° to 8°C at all times during handling, storage, and transport. Breaks in the cold chain can result in the lack of vaccine effectiveness, undue vaccine...

How do I apply for RSV prophylaxis for my patients? The referring physician/Nurse practitioner (NP) completes the Nova Scotia RSV Prophylaxis Request Form 2024-2025. The Provincial RSV Working Group reviews each year the results of monitoring for the RSV season and consider if revisions are necessary. Nova Scotia also contributes...