Due to high demand, supplies of Beyfortus are limited this season.
We are working with the CDC to fairly distribute all remaining doses.
What is RSV?
RSV is a highly contagious virus that can lead to respiratory illness in babies, including lung infections. Without a fully developed immune system, all babies under 1 year – even healthy ones – are at risk of getting a serious RSV lung infection.
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Can my baby get Beyfortus at no cost?
Vaccines For Children program
Beyfortus may be available to your baby at no cost as part of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program. VFC is a federally funded program that provides vaccines to children for free who might not be vaccinated because of an inability to pay.
Private health insurance
For families with private insurance, there should be no out-of-pocket cost to have your baby immunized against a serious RSV lung infection with Beyfortus, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
Contact your insurance provider to see if you’re covered
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FAQs
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your child should not take Beyfortus if your child has a history of serious allergic reactions to nirsevimab-alip or any of the ingredients in Beyfortus.
Before your child receives Beyfortus, tell your healthcare provider about all of your child’sYour child should not take Beyfortus if your child has a history of serious allergic reactions to nirsevimab-alip or any of the ingredients in Beyfortus.
Before your child receives Beyfortus, tell your healthcare provider about all of your child’s medical conditions, including if your child:- has ever had a reaction to Beyfortus.
- has bleeding or bruising problems. If your child has a problem with bleeding or bruises easily, an injection could cause a problem.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines your child takes, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Your infant should not receive a medicine called palivizumab if they have already received Beyfortus in the same RSV season.
Serious allergic reactions have happened with other medicines like Beyfortus. Get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
- swelling of the face, mouth, or tongue
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- unresponsiveness
- bluish color of skin, lips, or under fingernails
- muscle weakness
- severe rash, hives, or itching
The most common side effects of Beyfortus include rash and pain, swelling, or hardness at the site of your child’s injection. These are not all the possible side effects of Beyfortus. Call your healthcare provider if you have questions about side effects.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, for more details.
INDICATION
- Newborns and babies under 1 year of age born during or entering their first RSV season.
- Children up to 24 months of age who remain at risk of severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, for more details.
