RSV Protection

As we enter RSV season, protecting your infant from serious lung disease is very important. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of bronchiolitis, a lower respiratory tract infection that can lead to complications such as respiratory distress and pneumonia. Fortunately, Beyfortus (nirsevimab) offers a promising way to protect infants from the most severe effects of RSV.

What is Beyfortus?

Beyfortus is an antibody injection that provides targeted protection against serious lung disease caused by RSV. RSV passive immunization (or say injection) for babies is up to 90% effective in preventing hospitalization from RSV. With just one dose, infants are protected for at least 5 months, covering the length of a typical RSV season.

Who is eligible for Beyfortus?

Infants under 8 months of age are eligible for Beyfortus during RSV season if they are not already protected by maternal RSV vaccination during pregnancy.

Some children 8 through 19 months who are entering their second RSV season and are at increased risk for severe RSV disease may also be eligible. This includes children who were born before 32 weeks of pregnancy or who have certain chronic lung, heart, airway or neuromuscular conditions, severe immunocompromise, Down syndrome or certain other chromosomal differences, cystic fibrosis with certain risk factors, or who are American Indian or Alaska Native. Talk with your pediatrician to determine whether your child is eligible.

Does my baby need Beyfortus if I received the RSV vaccine during pregnancy?

If you received the RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) during pregnancy, your baby may not need Beyfortus. The vaccine works by producing antibodies in mom, which are then passed to the infant, providing protection.

Most babies under 8 months do not need Beyfortus if the RSV vaccine was given during pregnancy at least 14 days before delivery. If your baby was born less than 14 days after you received the vaccine, RSV immunization is recommended.

How to Schedule Beyfortus for Your Infant

Scheduling your baby’s Beyfortus injection is simple.

• If your baby is under 8 months old and has not received the vaccine before, they can be scheduled for a nurse visit through their patient portal, our website, or by calling (513) 232-8100.
• For older infants (8 to 19 months) who may be at high risk, call our triage team at (513) 232-8100 to confirm eligibility.

Will Insurance Cover Beyfortus?

Most health insurances will cover Beyfortus as an in-network service, but it’s always a good idea to verify your specific coverage. Parents can provide insurance companies with CPT codes 90380 or 90381 depending on their baby’s weight, and the injection code CPT 96372.

Protecting your baby this RSV season is easier than ever with the powerful prevention offered by Beyfortus. Speak to your pediatrician or our nurse triage team to learn more and schedule your baby’s injection.

Would you like more information about RSV?

The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and more in this helpful article: RSV and Your Baby: 8 Questions New and Expectant Parents Should Ask

Published October 4, 2024 

Revised September 30, 2026