When should I start giving SYNAGIS?

Synagis works best in children who are 24 months old or younger at the beginning of RSV season (6 months or younger for premature infants). It will not treat a child who is already sick with RSV disease.

How does SYNAGIS protect against RSV?

Synagis is a medicine that helps prevent serious lung infections caused by RSV. Synagis is an antibody that is made using DNA technology. Full-term babies get virus-fighting substances called antibodies from their mothers during pregnancy. These antibodies help to fight RSV and other viruses.

What are the side effects of SYNAGIS?

SIDE EFFECTS: Fever, cough, earache, runny nose, or pain/redness/swelling at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact the doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Is Synagis safe?

Palivizumab (Synagis), a humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody to the RSV fusion protein,3 has proved safe and effective4–7 and is indicated for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in pediatric patients at high risk of RSV disease.

When do you give Synagis after RSV?

SYNAGIS should be given to high-risk babies every 28-30 days during RSV season. Talk to your doctor about a dosing schedule appropriate for your area.

Is Synagis vaccine safe?

Synagis (palivizumab) has been used safely in many children. There have been cases of serious allergic reactions in children receiving injections. If this occurs, the clinic staff will provide supportive care for your child and the child should not receive any more doses of Synagis (palivizumab).

Who is eligible for Synagis?

SYNAGIS gives babies who are born prematurely (at or before 35 weeks, and who are 6 months of age or less at the beginning of RSV season) the infection-fighting antibodies they lack, helping protect their vulnerable lungs from RSV.

Is SYNAGIS covered by insurance?

Synagis is covered under the member’s medical benefit. For the 2019-2020 RSV season, it is mandatory for all participating providers to obtain Synagis for Independence members through PerformSpecialty®, an independent company.

Is SYNAGIS still used?

SYNAGIS should be given to high-risk babies every 28-30 days during RSV season. Talk to your doctor about a dosing schedule appropriate for your area. It’s important that babies at high risk for severe RSV disease get every injection of SYNAGIS on time throughout the RSV season.

How expensive is Synagis?

under the brand name Synagis, can cost up to $6,000 for five treatments, given to at-risk children in monthly intramuscular injections during RSV season. The company is pushing for wider use, but researchers are divided over its benefits and over when and to whom it should be administered.