TABLE III. Optimal months for starting prophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus with palivizumab, according to our indicators* and prescription of Brazilian Ministry of Health, in the five regions of Brazil.

Region	Results of indicators*	Brazilian Ministry of Health 2015
North	January	January
Norwest	February	February
Midwest	January	February
Southeast	January	February
South	March	March

*positivity monthly, hospitalisation and month with the highest positivity.