Respiratory Immunization Education

INFLUENZA (FLU)

WHAT are the Options?
•A vaccine that targets 3 strains of seasonal flu. This is updated annually.

WHO is Eligible?
•Ages 6 Months & Older

HOW Effective are they?
•Reduces the risk of hospitalization & health care visits by 40-60%

WHEN to get it?
•This is available throughout the season. The ideal time to get it is by the end of October.

COVID-19

WHAT are the Options?
A vaccine that is updated as needed to match dominant strains.
• Pfizer (mRNA)
• Moderna (mRNA)
• Novavax

WHO is Eligible?
•Ages 6 Months & Older

HOW Effective are they?
•Reduces the risk of severe illness by 40-60%

WHEN to get it?
•This is available at any time. Discuss timing with your provider.

RSV | Older Adults

WHAT are the Options?
A vaccine that is updated as needed to match dominant strains.
• Pfizer (mRNA)
• Moderna (mRNA)
• GSK

WHO is Eligible?
• Ages 60-74 years are at HIGH Risk, 75 years & older are eligible.

HOW Effective are they?
• Reduces the risk of severe illness by 82-86%

WHEN to get it?
• This is available at any time. Summer or Fall may be best. Discuss timing with your provider.

RSV | Pregnancy

WHAT are the Options?
• Pfizer (mRNA)

WHO is Eligible?
• Pregnant people who have not received a dose during a previous pregnancy. Protection will pass to the baby for the first 6 months of life.

HOW Effective are they?
• Reduces the risk of severe illness in the first 3 months of life by 82%

WHEN to get it?
• September – January, During 32-36 weeks gestation

RSV | Antibody

WHAT are the Options?
• Nirsevimab (Sanofi)

WHO is Eligible?
• Infants born during RSV season within the first 7 days of life.
• Infants less than 8 months entering their first RSV season.
• Children ages 8-19 months entering their second RSC season are at higher risk, including all American Indian children.

HOW Effective are they?
• 91-98% effective against hospitalization during the 2023-2024 RSV season.

WHEN to get it?
• October – March