What To Know About The New Rsv Vaccines

Florida's RSV Season Is Here, and It's Coming to the Rest of the US Soon

What to Know About the New RSV Vaccines

An estimated 58,000 to 80,000 children under age 5 are hospitalized each year due to RSV in the United States, and as many as 300 die. That means RSV season is already underway in some parts of Florida and is coming soon to the rest of the country. Here's what you need to know about it.

Florida's RSV season begins soon

Florida's RSV season typically begins in May or June and peaks in July or August. However, this year, RSV cases have already started to increase in some parts of the state. This is likely due to the fact that there was a large outbreak of RSV in Australia earlier this year, and the virus is now spreading to other parts of the world.

What to know about the new RSV vaccines

There are two new RSV vaccines that have been approved by the FDA for use in infants and young children. These vaccines are safe and effective, and they can help to protect children from RSV infection.

The first vaccine, Synagis, is given as a monthly injection. It is recommended for premature infants and infants with certain health conditions that put them at high risk for severe RSV infection.

The second vaccine, Palivizumab, is given as a single injection. It is recommended for all healthy infants and young children who are at high risk for severe RSV infection.

If you think your child has RSV

If you think your child has RSV, it is important to see a doctor right away. RSV can be serious, especially in young children. Symptoms of RSV include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue

There is no specific treatment for RSV, but supportive care can help to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.