Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly-contagious virus that causes inflammation in the lower airways. While most people recover in a few weeks, RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are most likely to develop severe RSV symptoms that may require hospitalization.
RSV immunizations are available for:
- People ages 75 and older
- People ages 60-74 at an increased risk of severe RSV
- People 32-36 weeks pregnant, from September through January (Provides protection to infants born when RSV incidence is highest)
- Newborns and high-risk infants less than 19 months of age, from October through March
To schedule your RSV vaccine: Contact your health care provider.
Learn more about the RSV immunizations
CDC RSV resources and vaccine information
Read RSV Shine365 blog articles