# Effectiveness of Nirsevimab Immunoprophylaxis Administered at Birth to Prevent Infant Hospitalisation for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: A Population-Based Cohort Study

*PRI Rank #5 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #5 |
| 18m citations | 64 |
| Journal | Vaccines |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3390/vaccines12040383 |
| Corresponding authors | Jesús Castilla |
| Institution | Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra, Spain |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neonatal-respiratory-health-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3390/vaccines12040383](https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12040383)

## Topics

nirsevimab · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) · RSV prophylaxis · Infant hospitalization · Infant immunization · Prospective cohort study · Cox proportional hazards models · PCR-confirmed RSV infection · RSV lower respiratory tract disease · Vaccine effectiveness · RSV season · birth cohort immunization strategy · number needed to treat · Hospitalization prevention · RSV season

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