10/05/2026
If you have a baby at home, October is the month to ask about RSV.
Most kids get RSV by age two, and for most of them it looks like a bad cold. For babies under a year, though, it is the leading reason for hospital stays, because their airways are so small that a little swelling goes a long way.
The good news is that protection exists, and RSV season just started. Babies under 8 months can get a single antibody shot that carries them through the season. If mom got the RSV vaccine at least two weeks before delivery, baby is usually already covered.
New this year: the American Academy of Pediatrics widened the list of toddlers who qualify for a second-season dose, including babies born before 32 weeks and kids with Down syndrome or heart or lung conditions. If your child is 8 to 19 months and had a rough start, ask us.
We can help you figure out what your family needs and get it scheduled. (919) 720-4876