Pregnant women are advised to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to protect both themselves and their newborns, who are too young to be vaccinated. Current guidelines recommend getting the shot between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, but is there an optimal timing within this slot that could further boost newborn protection?
RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious infections in older adults and young children. The U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends protecting infants from severe RSV with either a maternal vaccine during pregnancy or an antibody dose for the baby.
