RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Immunization
The RSV Immunization Toolkit provides resources and downloadable materials to help you educate your community about the benefits of RSV immunization. For more information about RSV prevention and vaccine eligibility, visit the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) page.
Additional Resources
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Videos
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RSV Vaccines During Pregnancy
(Released December 2023)
California Surgeon General, Dr. Diana Ramos, discusses the benefits of RSV immunization (as well as Tdap, COVID-19 and flu vaccination) during pregnancy.
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Vacunas contra el VRS durante el embarazo (publicado en diciembre del 2023)
La cirujana general de California, Dra. Diana Ramos, habla sobre los beneficios de la vacuna contra el VRS (incluidas las vacunas contra la tosferina (Tdap), la influenza y el COVID-19) durante el embarazo.
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Social Media
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 “save as.”
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Everyone 75 and older should get the RSV vaccine. It’s also recommended for adults ages 50-74 who live in a nursing home or have certain chronic health conditions.
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The RSV vaccine is recommended for all adults ages 75 and older. It’s also recommended for adults ages 50-74 who have certain chronic health conditions or live in a nursing home. Ask your health care provider if you should get the RSV vaccine. 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
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Enjoy their cuddles, not their cooties! Adults 50 and older, ask your doctor if the RSV vaccine is right for you! This vaccine protects against severe illness caused by RSV, a respiratory virus which circulates in the fall and winter.
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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. The RSV vaccine is recommended at the earliest opportunity between October 1 – March 31 for:
- All infants under 8 months (if mother was not vaccinated during pregnancy)
- Infants and toddlers 8 through 19 months at high risk
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.
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Young children, pregnant people and older adults 50+ 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! RSV vaccination is recommended for pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 weeks of pregnancy from September through January. Ask your doctor or midwife about the RSV vaccine for pregnant people.
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Did you know? RSV, a common respiratory virus, is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies under one year old. You have the power to protect your baby today. RSV vaccination is recommended for pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 weeks of pregnancy from September through January. Ask your doctor or midwife about the RSV vaccine during pregnancy.
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