RSV VACCINATION

Help protect yourself and your loved ones from RSV

Help protect yourself and your loved ones from RSV
According to CDC, RSV vaccines are recommended for all adults ages 75 and older and adults ages 60 – 74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV.1

Individuals who are considered at an increased risk are as follows:2

Chronic lung or heart disease
Chronic lung or heart disease
Severe diabetes or severe obesity
Severe diabetes or severe obesity
Weakened immune system
Weakened immune system
Lives in a nursing home
Lives in a nursing home
Read through the ‘Risk Factor’ tab for the complete list of individuals who are at increased risk.

pregnant women

Vaccination in pediatric or pregnant woman

There are two immunizations recommended to protect infants from severe RSV: a maternal RSV vaccine given during pregnancy or an RSV antibody given to infants after birth.1

RSV vaccines are prioritized for pregnant women3

To help protect infants from severe RSV, a maternal RSV vaccine is recommended to be given during pregnancy.4

CDC suggests getting the maternal RSV vaccine between the 32nd and 36th weeks of pregnancy. Trials show that administering the vaccine during the 32nd week can help reduce complications and prevent extreme preterm births.3

RSV vaccines are prioritized for pregnant women
Vaccination in pediatric or pregnant woman

When a pregnant woman receives the RSV vaccine at the right time, the antibodies from the vaccine will be transferred to the baby through the placenta, which is called the passive immunization process. This provides protection to your baby when they are most vulnerable to RSV.5-6

Maternal antibodies protect infants against infections and vaccinations provide higher levels of those antibodies, providing even more protection when infants need it during the first few months of life before they are eligible to receive their first vaccines.6

Consult your doctor to learn more about RSV vaccine.

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RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus
CDC - Center for Disease Control and Prevention

REFERENCES:

  1. CDC. (2024, September 25). RSV Vaccines. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) website: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/index.html
  2. American Lung Association. (2024). RSV Prevention and Treatment. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from Lung.org website: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/rsv/treatment
  3. Dimaano, A. A. (2024, September 24). National Influenza Center leads pilot stakeholders’ meeting for RSV | Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. Retrieved December 20, 2024, from Ritm.gov.ph website: https://ritm.gov.ph/1strsvstakeholdersmeeting/
  4. CDC. (2024b, August 30). RSV Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant People. Retrieved December 20, 2024, from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) website: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vaccine-clinical-guidance/pregnant-people.html
  5. How vaccination can help protect babies from RSV | ABRYSVO. (2024). Retrieved December 20, 2024, from Abrysvo.ca website: https://www.abrysvo.ca/maternal/about-abrysvo
  6. How Maternal Immunization Works and Why It’s Important for Your Child | Pfizer. (2023, June 5). Retrieved December 20, 2024, from www.pfizer.com website: https://www.pfizer.com/news/articles/how_maternal_immunization_works_and_why_it_s_important_for_your_child