Beyfortus (RSV) Injections Available

Dear Marblehead Pediatrics Families,

We have received and been administering Beyforus injections to help protect our infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). 2 in 3 children by age 1 will have contracted RSV and Beyfortus is used to help prevent a serious lung disease caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) called bronchiolitis. Not everyone is eliglble or needs an RSV injection but if you had interest in it, please call us to schedule an appointment.

This injection is generally only recommended for infants less than 8 months of age. Certain patients with high risk lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis may be eligible to receive this beyond 8 months of age. An infant was born to a mother who received the Pfizer RSV vaccine called Abrysvo between 32-36 weeks of prengancy and at least 2 weeks before delivery will have antibodies against RSV and also do not need this injection. RSV injections are done only during RSV season (October - March)

~ Marblehead Pediatrics

The information provided herein is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.