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Th e following are the latest related healthcare visits in infants by surfaces, such as doorknobs and
recommendations regarding RSV about 80%. mobile devices.
vaccine and prevention: • Get vaccinated if recommended
One dose of Beyfortus is recommended
ADULTS for all infants younger than 8 months, by your healthcare provider.
Two RSV vaccines have been approved born during, or entering, their fi rst
If you have an infant, avoid crowds,
by the Food and Drug Administration RSV season (typically fall through
ask people to wash their hands before
(FDA). Each vaccine requires a single spring). For a small group of children
touching the baby, and keep the
dose injection. between the ages of 8 and 19 months baby away from anyone with cold
who are at increased risk of severe
All adults aged 60 and over should RSV disease, such as severely symptoms.
discuss the RSV vaccine with their immunocompromised children, a Caroline County Health Dept

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