Yun Ki Wook, Kang Dayun
Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Infect Chemother. 2025 Jun;57(2):305-309. doi: 10.3947/ic.2025.0017. Epub 2025 Apr 15.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a significant health burden in infants, with limited prevention options. Palivizumab, the monoclonal antibody (mAb) currently used for high-risk infants, requires a five-dose regimen, costing caregivers 47,260-642,000 Korean won (KRW) under the health insurance system, depending on the remaining season and infant's weight. Nirsevimab, the first approved long-acting RSV mAb, offers season-long protection with a single dose and costs 435,000-600,000 KRW. Direct cost comparisons indicate that nirsevimab might be more economical for infants born between April and November. Policy adjustments are needed to ensure equitable RSV protection through national immunization programs.
呼吸道合胞病毒(RSV)仍然是婴儿的一项重大健康负担,预防选择有限。帕利珠单抗是目前用于高危婴儿的单克隆抗体(mAb),需要五剂疗程,根据剩余季节和婴儿体重,在医疗保险制度下,护理人员需花费47,260 - 642,000韩元(KRW)。首个获批的长效RSV单克隆抗体尼塞维单抗单剂量即可提供长达一个季节的保护,费用为435,000 - 600,000韩元。直接成本比较表明,对于4月至11月出生的婴儿,尼塞维单抗可能更经济。需要进行政策调整,以通过国家免疫计划确保对RSV的公平保护。