Dr. Goje said the CDC is recommending a seasonal administration of the RSV vaccine between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Data shows the vaccine reduces the risk of babies being hospitalized for RSV by 57% in the first six months after birth.
According to Dr. Goje, RSV season usually starts in the fall and peaks around winter. She stresses that RSV poses a higher risk to infants because their immune systems are still developing. “RSV causes severe, lower respiratory tract infection in newborns, especially those aged 2 to 3 months,” Dr. Goje said. “They can be healthy, full-term babies without any risk factors, so that means RSV can affect any of our babies.”Dr. Goje said people should reach out to their primary care provider to decide which option is best.
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