Which of the following groups of infants should receive passive immunization for RSV?
1) Chronic lung disease
2) Infants born less than 32 weeks' gestational age
3) Infants with congenital heart disease
4) Infants with retinopathy of prematurity

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All three groups, chronic lung disease, infants born less than 32 weeks' gestational age, and infants with congenital heart disease, are at risk for severe RSV infection, and hence should receive passive immunization. Infants with retinopathy of prematurity are not at increased risk for severe RSV disease and therefore do not require passive immunization.

Which of the Following Groups of Infants Should Receive Passive