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Why is my baby being offered an RSV immunisation?

This leaflet is for parents of premature babies who are offered Nirservimab to help protect their baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
19 August 2025
Last updated
27 August 2025 鈥� See all updates

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Why is my baby being offered an RSV immunisation nirsevimab?

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This leaflet is suitable for all parents whose babies are born prematurely and at risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It describes the:

  • signs and symptoms of RSV
  • niservimab injection and how it works
  • side effects and how to report them

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Published 19 August 2025
Last updated 27 August 2025 show all updates

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