Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
See RSV Injection Clinic Schedules Below
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and new RSV Antibody Shot
RSV is a common respiratory virus that people of all ages can catch. For most healthy children and adults, RSV is like a cold. However, young infants are at a higher risk of complications such as breathing problems, dehydration, and hospitalization from this virus. 2 to 3 out of every 100 infants with RSV require hospitalization. RSV is most active from October to the end of March.
RSV Prevention
This year, there are two RSV vaccines and they are highly effective in reducing serious disease:
- One of these (Arexvy or Abrysvo) is offered to older adults and to pregnant mothers so that they can pass antibodies on to their infant. This has been shown to reduce severe disease in infants by 76-91%. If the mother received this vaccine between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy and 2 or more weeks prior to delivery, then their infant does not need and will not be eligible for the RSV antibody Nirsevimab.
- The second, Nirsevimab (Beyfortus), is an RSV antibody vaccine that can offer protection to young infants during their first RSV season. During this last RSV season, it was 90% effective in preventing infants from being hospitalized.
Who can get Nirsevimab?
- All infants younger than 8 months old during the RSV season and some high risk infants in their second season. It comes as two different doses, one for under 11 lbs and one for 11 lbs and up.
- We will be offering the RSV antibody to any infant that qualifies during their well visits. In addition, we will have daytime in-office vaccine clinic visits. Initially, for the nurse only clinics, we be prioritizing those patients that are interested in the vaccine but will soon age out and those that are high risk.
- If you are interested in your infant receiving the RSV antibody, we recommend checking with your insurance prior to the visit to make sure it is covered. If it is not covered, you will be responsible for the bill.
- Except in very few circumstances for high risk infants, your infant will not be eligible if they received the RSV antibody last year.
Answers to Nirsevimab FAQs
The American Acedemy of Pediatrics answers many frequently asked questions about Nirsevimab.
RSV Antibody Injection Clinic
Please call one of our locations below and our staff will be happy to schedule your appointment for an RSV antibody injection.
RSV Antibody Injection Clinic Schedules
Raleigh Office - Call 919-786-5001
- Friday, October 4th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Monday, October 7th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Monday, October 14th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Friday, October 18th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Friday, October 25th
8:00 am to 10:00 am
Clayton Office - Call 919-359-3500
- Friday, October 4th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Friday, October 11th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Monday, October 14th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Friday, October 18th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Friday, October 25th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cary Office - Call 919-825-0177
- Friday, October 4th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Wednesday, October 9th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Monday, October 14th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Tuesday, October 22nd
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Monday, October 28th
8:00 am to 10:00 am
Wake Forest Office - Call 919-453-5363
- Tuesday, October 1st
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Tuesday, October 8th
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Friday, October 11th
8:00 am to 12:00 pm - Tuesday, October 15th
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Wednesday, October 23rd
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holly Springs Office - Call 919-586-0050
- Friday, October 4th
9:00 am to 11:00 am - Wednesday, October 9th
9:00 am to 11:00 am - Friday, October 18th
9:00 am to 11:00 am - Wednesday, October 23rd
9:00 am to 11:00 am - Friday, November 1st
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
West Cary Office - Call 919-388-7520
- Monday, October 7th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Monday, October 14th
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Wednesday, October 23rd
8:00 am to 10:00 am - Monday, October 28th
8:00 am to 10:00 am
