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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

​​RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes a mild cold, but can also cause severe disease, especially in infants and older adults. RSV is the most common infection of the lungs and reason for hospitalization in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States. Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are two years old.

​RSV immunization is recommended for: 

  • All infants younger than 8 months  
  • Infants/toddlers 8 through 19 months at high risk for severe RSV 
  • People who are pregnant at 32 to 36 weeks of pregnancy  
  • Older adults, ages 60 years and older 

​​​Talk with your health care provider today to see if RSV immunization is right for you or your family members.​​

Families should be aware of everyday preventative measures to limit the spread of RSV​ and other respiratory illnesses, including washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning frequently touched surfaces and staying home when sick. 

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​Social Media - English

​​​Use the images and suggested messaging below to help educate Californians about the importance of the RSV immunizations for specific populations. Feel free to customize and share via social media platforms, websites, patient portals, emails, and other ways to reach your audiences. We also encourage posting pictures from your own community.​

​To use these images, click on each one to enlarge the image, then right click and ā€œsave as.ā€ ā€‹

​Are you 60 or older? Ask your health care provider if the new RSV vaccine is right for you
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Are you 60 or older? If so, you are at higher risk for severe disease from RSV, a common respiratory virus.  

Ask your health care provider if the new RSV vaccine is right for you. It’s OK to get the #RSV vaccine at the same time as #flu and #COVID-19 vaccines. Protect yourself and your loved ones from getting very sick this virus season! 

​Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx.

​Enjoy their cuddles & not their cooties!
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Enjoy their cuddles, not their cooties! For adults 60 or older, ask your doctor if the new #RSV vaccine is right for you! This vaccine can protect against severe illness caused by RSV, a respiratory virus which circulates in the fall and winter. 
​Get life-saving protection against RSV infection
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RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States. 
Get life-saving protection against #RSV infection. Talk with your pediatrician to learn about the #RSV immunization for infants and toddlers. Keep your little one healthy and strong this cold and flu season. 
Young children, pregnant people and adults 60+ may be eligible for immunization against RSV
​Suggested Messaging:
Young children, pregnant people and older adults 60+ may be eligible for immunization against #RSV, a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe disease. Talk to your health care provider today and keep your whole family safe this respiratory virus season. 
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Young babies are at higher risk for severe illness from RSV, a common respiratory virus. Help protect your baby before birth! Ask your doctor or midwife about the new RSV vaccine for pregnant people. 
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Did you know? RSV, a common respiratory virus, is the leading cause of hospitalization for ba​​bies under one year old. You have the power to protect your baby today. Ask your doctor or midwife about the new RSV vaccine during pregnancy. 

Social Media - Spanish

​¿Tienes 60 aƱos o mĆ”s?   PregĆŗntale a tu proveedor de atención mĆ©dica si la nueva vacuna contra el VSR es para ti.
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ĀæTienes 60 aƱos o mĆ”s? Si es asĆ­, corres mayor riesgo de enfermarte gravemente de VRS ā€‹ā€‹, un virus respiratorio comĆŗn.  
PregĆŗntale a tu proveedor de atención mĆ©dica si la nueva vacuna contra el VRS es para ti. Puedes vacunarte contra #VRS, #gripe y #COVID-19 al mismo tiempo. Ā”ProtĆ©gete y protege a tus seres queridos durante esta temporada de virus! 
Obtén mÔs información:

​Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx​.

​”Disfruta de sus abrazos, no de sus gĆ©rmenes!   PregĆŗntale a tu proveedor de atención mĆ©dica sobre la nueva vacuna contra el VSR
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Ā”Disfruta de sus abrazos, no de sus gĆ©rmenes! Para adultos de 60 aƱos en adelante, pregĆŗntale a tu mĆ©dico si la nueva vacuna #VRS es adecuada para ti. Esta vacuna puede proteger contra enfermedades graves causadas por el VRS, un virus respiratorio que circula en otoƱo e invierno. 
​ObtĆ©n mĆ”s información:

 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx 

​”ObtĆ©n protección que salva vidas contra la infección de #VSR!
​Suggested Messaging:
El VRS es la causa mĆ”s comĆŗn de hospitalización en niƱos menores de un aƱo en los Estados Unidos. 
ObtĆ©n protección que salva vidas contra la infección de #VRS. Habla con tu pediatra para obtener información sobre la inmunización contra el #VRS para bebĆ©s y niƱos pequeƱos. MantĆ©n a tu niƱo sano y fuerte esta temporada de resfriados y gripe. 
Obtén mÔs información:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx 
Los niños pequeños, las personas embarazadas y los adultos de 60 años en adelante pueden ser elegibles para la inmunización cont
​Suggested Messaging:
Los niƱos pequeƱos, las personas embarazadas y los adultos de 60 aƱos en adelante pueden ser elegibles para la inmunización contra #VRS, un virus respiratorio comĆŗn que puede causar una enfermedad grave. Habla con tu proveedor de atención mĆ©dica hoy y mantĆ©n a toda tu familia segura esta temporada de virus respiratorios. 
Obtén mÔs información:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx 
”Protege a tu bebé desde el principio!   Las personas embarazadas ahora pueden vacunarse contra el #VSR
​Suggested Messaging:
Los bebĆ©s corren mayor riesgo de enfermarse gravemente a causa del VRS, un virus respiratorio comĆŗn. Ā”Ayuda a proteger a tu bebĆ© antes de que nazca! PregĆŗntale a tu mĆ©dico o partera sobre la nueva vacuna contra el VRS para personas embarazadas. 
Obtén mÔs información:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx 
Tu bebĆ© cuenta contigo para protegerse contra el #VSR ​
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ĀæSabĆ­as que? El VRS, un virus respiratorio comĆŗn, es la causa principal de hospitalización para bebĆ©s menores de un aƱo. Tienes el poder de proteger a tu bebĆ© hoy mismo. PregĆŗntale a tu mĆ©dico o partera sobre la nueva vacuna contra el VRS durante el embarazo. ā€‹
Obtén mÔs información:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx 
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