Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE): Nirsevimab, Season 2

ABSTRACT

A Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) review of the evidence for benefits and harms for the long-acting monoclonal antibody nirsevimab, (Beyfortus, Sanofi and AstraZeneca) for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))-associated lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in children <24 months who are at increased risk of severe disease entering their second RSV season was presented to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on February 23, 2023. GRADE evidence type indicates the certainty in estimates from the available body of evidence. Evidence certainty ranges from high certainty to very low certainty