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RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period
Health officials say 48 jurisdictions extended the RSV immunization period after federal data showed 7.5% of tests were positive in March.
- 48 of 66 federally funded immunization programs have extended Respiratory syncytial virus immunization windows through April 30, responding to elevated viral activity persisting later than usual across the United States.
- RSV activity has shifted this year, with federal data showing positivity rates at 7.5% for the third week of March—significantly higher than the 5% recorded at this time last year.
- Dr. Michelle Fiscus, chief medical officer for the Association of Immunization Managers, said, "I've waited my 30 years in pediatrics to be able to prevent RSV disease in babies." She urged continued protection efforts.
- The extension allows jurisdictions to order additional immunizations through the federal Vaccines for Children program, enabling providers to continue administering protection while virus circulation remains elevated.
- Ten jurisdictions—including Florida, Hawaii, and Oregon—maintained existing schedules, while Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, advocates for surveillance tied to actual disease trends.
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Why are states extending RSV vaccine timing?
RSV continues spreading later than usual Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is still circulating beyond its typical spring pattern, prompting many states to extend the window for RSV immunizations for eligible infants. RSV season timing normally follows a predictable course, so public health…
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