COVID-19 and RSV Vaccines
Also: RSV Immunization
COVID
The office will be receiving vaccine within the next couple of weeks for patients 6 months and older. At this point there are no anticipated supply concerns or requirements in order to receive the vaccine.
We’ve had many inquiries as to whether a child can receive the vaccine at an upcoming appointment scheduled with their provider or in an in-office (not drive-thru) clinic. As long as we have it, we are happy to give it. We are not able to set aside any doses.
If you do wish to schedule in a clinic, please call the office at 879-6556.
RSV
RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common virus that affects the lungs. RSV season starts in the fall and peaks in the winter in most regions of the U.S. Many have asked about the Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) vaccine/antibody to protect babies from severe RSV. We do have the vaccine for the 2025-26 RSV season, which is given Oct 1 through March. Continue reading for the recommendations.
If a mom received the RSV vaccine while pregnant, the child does not need the vaccine.
A child can receive the vaccine if less than 8 months of age, for their first RSV season.
In order for a child to receive the vaccine a second RSV season, the child must be 8-19 months of age along with one of the following. (chronic lung disease requiring oxygen, severely immunocompromised, cystic fibrosis, American Indian or Alaska Native)
Your provider will be happy to discuss this with you.