Guidance

Why is my baby being offered an RSV immunisation?

This leaflet is for parents of premature babies who are offered Nirservimab to help protect their baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 19 August 2025

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Why is my baby being offered an RSV immunisation nirsevimab?

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Details

This leaflet is suitable for all parents whose babies are born prematurely and at risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It describes the:

• signs and symptoms of RSV
• niservimab injection and how it works
• side effects and how to report them

You can download and print this leaflet. Paper copies will be available to order shortly.

Published 19 August 2025