Summary:
Beyfortus® is available for most families and may be available at no cost to you. Beyfortus is also available through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, a program that helps babies get vaccines and immunizations (like Beyfortus). Most private insurance plans also cover Beyfortus. Ask your baby’s doctor about your options.
Worried about cost? Don't be. Beyfortus® is available for most families and may be available at no cost to you. Most private insurance plans cover Beyfortus, and it’s also available through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Our Cost & Coverage page can help you understand your options, and you can ask your child's doctor about them today.
Vaccines for Children program
Can you apply for this program?
Medicaid-eligible
Children who qualify for Medicaid, even if they’re not yet enrolled.
Facing out-of-pocket costs
Children with insurance that doesn’t fully cover vaccines, or those with out-of-pocket costs.
Uninsured
Children who don’t have any health insurance.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Children who are recognized as American Indian or Alaska Native.
Eligible for VFC? Here’s what that means.
Vaccines (or immunizations like Beyfortus) from the VFC program are free for eligible children. Your doctor may charge a small fee to give the vaccine, but they can’t turn you away if you can’t pay it. Other costs, like regular checkup fees, may still apply depending on your insurance.
Private insurance
Most plans cover Beyfortus
The Affordable Care Act mandates that families with private insurance will have no out-of-pocket costs for an RSV preventive antibody, outside of rare exceptions.
Contact your insurance provider to confirm your coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my baby eligible to get Beyfortus at no cost?
Beyfortus has been included in the approved immunization schedule. This means that it may be available at no cost for parents through private health insurance companies and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
VFC is a federally funded program that provides vaccines and immunizations to children at no cost for those who might not be vaccinated because of an inability to pay. There may be an administration fee.
What is the VFC?
The VFC (Vaccines For Children) is a program that helps families get vaccines and immunizations—like Beyfortus—at no out-of-pocket cost to you.
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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’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 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.
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Beyfortus is a prescription medicine used to help prevent a serious lung disease caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in:
- 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.