Questions about RSV

What is RSV?
RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It is a common and highly contagious virus that follows a seasonal pattern, which usually lasts from the fall to the early spring.
Why should I worry about RSV?

RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus. It is spread through the droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

RSV spreads through contact with these respiratory droplets—either by being close to someone who is sick and coughs or sneezes or by touching a surface that has been exposed to an infected person.

In very young babies, RSV can become serious and may lead to hospitalization: more than 75% of all babies hospitalized for RSV were 6 months old or younger.*

Am I at risk of getting sick from RSV?

Everyone is at risk of getting RSV; however, young babies, adults over age 60, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions are at the highest risk to potentially develop a more severe RSV infection.

Most adults will experience RSV as a mild illness, with symptoms similar to the common cold.

Talk to your doctor about your personal risk factors for RSV and the potential for severe RSV infection.

Questions about ABRYSVO

Was ABRYSVO tested during pregnancy?
Yes; 7,392 pregnant participants were included in the Phase 3 clinical trial for ABRYSVO, with 3,682 pregnant participants receiving the ABRYSVO vaccine.
How many shots of ABRYSVO will I receive?
The recommended dose of ABRYSVO is one shot, in your arm, per pregnancy. ABRYSVO should be given in your third trimester, from 32 through 36 weeks.
Does one shot of ABRYSVO protect future pregnancies?
No. One dose of ABRYSVO is recommended per pregnancy.
What are the possible side effects of ABRYSVO?

No side effects have been reported in babies born to mothers vaccinated with ABRYSVO.

Fainting, feeling faint, or other stress-related reactions can occur as a response to any needle injection.

Like all vaccines, ABRYSVO can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

In people who received ABRYSVO while pregnant, the most common side effects were:

  • Pain where the injection was given
  • Headache
  • Muscle pain

Pregnant individuals also commonly experienced:

  • Redness where the injection was given
  • Swelling where the injection was given

Although very rare, allergic reactions are also possible.

These are not all the possible side effects. If you experience any other side effect, please tell your healthcare professional.

What can I do to help avoid side effects?

Before you receive ABRYSVO, talk to your doctor about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • have ever had a severe allergic reaction or breathing problems after any other vaccine injection or after you were given ABRYSVO in the past.
  • have a bleeding problem or bruise easily.
  • have an infection with a high fever. If this is the case, then vaccination will be postponed. There is no need to delay vaccination for a minor infection, such as a cold, but talk to your doctor first.
  • are feeling nervous about the vaccination process or have ever fainted following any needle injection.
  • have a weakened immune system, which may prevent you from getting the full benefit from ABRYSVO.
  • are less than 32 weeks pregnant (ABRYSVO should be given from 32 through 36 weeks’ gestation).
What is an adjuvant, and does ABRYSVO contain one?

An adjuvant is an ingredient added to some vaccines to help the body produce an immune response. Not all vaccines contain this added ingredient.

ABRYSVO does not contain an adjuvant.

Is ABRYSVO covered by my insurance?

Each insurance plan is different. To verify your coverage you will need to contact your insurance provider. Make sure to have the ABRYSVO drug identification number (DIN) handy.

ABRYSVO DIN: 02544040

Questions about maternal vaccination

How does my getting a vaccine while pregnant help protect my baby after they’re born?

Throughout your pregnancy, your placenta transfers antibodies (what your immune system creates to help it “remember” specific pathogens, such as a virus or bacteria) to your baby, and this transfer ramps way up during the third trimester.

That means that some of your acquired immunity gets shared with your baby, to help protect them from the time of their very first breath.

This also means that the passive immunity your baby is born with depends on what you have been exposed to, either through getting sick or getting vaccinated.

What vaccines are recommended during pregnancy?

Vaccines that are recommended during pregnancy fall into two main categories:

  • Vaccines that will help provide protection from the most common respiratory conditions that may pose a risk during pregnancy or during the baby’s vulnerable first months. These vaccines are generally recommended in every pregnancy:

– Seasonal influenza

– RSV

– Tdap

– COVID-19

  • Vaccines that are based on specific risk factors that the parent may have to help protect them during pregnancy.

Talk to your doctor about which vaccines are most important to help protect you and your baby.

*Based on US data from 2006 to 2011.

About maternal vaccination

Medication information

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ABRYSVO is a vaccine to help prevent disease of the lower respiratory tract (lungs) caused by RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). ABRYSVO is given to pregnant individuals (from 32 through 36 weeks’ gestation) to protect their infants from birth through 6 months of age, and individuals 60 years of age and older. As with any vaccine, ABRYSVO will not protect 100% of those who receive it. ABRYSVO is not a treatment for RSV infection or its complications. Like all vaccines, ABRYSVO can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

For more information, please consult the Product Monograph or call 1-800-463-6001.

ABRYSVO for adults 60+