RSV Season
RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants, especially during their first months of life.
Protection may come from an RSV vaccine given during pregnancy or a long-acting RSV antibody immunization given directly to the baby. Most babies do not need both.
Infant RSV immunization is not a traditional vaccine. It provides ready-made antibodies that help protect against severe RSV illness. It is recommended for many babies younger than 8 months who are born during or entering their first RSV season and were not protected through maternal vaccination. Some children ages 8 to 19 months with certain risk factors may also qualify before their second RSV season.
Eligibility depends on the child’s age, health history, maternal vaccination status, and timing within RSV season.
Ask your baby’s pediatric provider at Steel City Pediatrics. which RSV protection option is recommended and when it should be given.
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