What to know
Use this social media carousel and sample messages tailored for parents to encourage them to take preventive actions to protect their child from severe illness from respiratory viruses, such as RSV. Available in English and Spanish.
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Reference: The information presented in slide 1 of these carousels comes from this scientific publication: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Is the Leading Cause of United States Infant Hospitalizations, 2009–2019: A Study of the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample.
Sample messages
Message 1 (English)
Did you know RSV is the leading cause of hospital stays for babies in their first year? The good news is you can help protect them from severe illness with an RSV immunization. Learn more about how to keep your little one safe from RSV. https://bit.ly/4fgwwcm
Message 1 (Spanish)
¿Sabías que el VRS es la causa principal de estadías hospitalarias para los bebés durante su primer año? La buena noticia es que puedes ayudar a protegerlos de la enfermedad grave con una inmunización contra el VRS. Infórmate más sobre cómo proteger a tu pequeño del VRS. https://bit.ly/4npWj4S
Message 2 (English)
This mom had a scary experience with RSV. It doesn’t have to happen to you. An RSV immunization can help keep your baby safe from getting really sick or going to the hospital with RSV. Learn more about how to keep your little one safe from RSV. https://bit.ly/4fgwwcm
Message 2 (Spanish)
Esta mamá tuvo una experiencia de miedo con el VRS. No te tiene que pasar a ti. Una inmunización contra el VRS puede ayudar a mantener a tu bebé seguro y evitar que se enferme gravemente o sea hospitalizado a causa del VRS. Infórmate más sobre cómo proteger a tu pequeño del VRS. https://bit.ly/4npWj4S