09/29/2026
👶💙 RSV SEASON IS COMING — PROTECT YOUR BABY
Three Little Birds Pediatrics wants to help families prepare for the 2026–27 RSV season.
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can cause serious illness and hospitalization in young infants. Fortunately, there are ways to protect babies from severe RSV disease.
Who may need RSV protection?
The CDC recommends an RSV preventive antibody for babies younger than 8 months who are entering their first RSV season when:
• Mom did not receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy, OR
• Mom’s RSV vaccination status is unknown, OR
• Baby was born within 14 days of mom receiving the RSV vaccine.
Most babies whose mothers received the RSV vaccine 14 or more days before delivery do not need an additional RSV antibody. Your pediatrician will review your baby's individual circumstances to determine whether protection is recommended.
đź“… When is it given?
For most of the continental U.S., RSV antibodies are given October through March. Babies born during RSV season should ideally receive protection within the first week of life, while eligible babies born outside of RSV season should receive it shortly before the season begins.
đź’‰ RSV prevention is not the same as an RSV vaccine. Nirsevimab and clesrovimab are long-acting antibodies that provide babies with immediate protection against severe RSV disease.
If your baby is under 8 months old, please contact Three Little Birds Pediatrics to discuss whether your baby is eligible for RSV protection this season.
đź’™ Our goal is to help keep our littlest patients healthy, protected, and out of the hospital this RSV season.
Recommendations are based on current CDC guidance and may change as public health recommendations are updated. Individual eligibility should be determined by your child's healthcare provider.
Immunization guidance for healthcare providers for the use of infant RSV antibodies