RSV immunisation

Possible risks for young children

• Breathing problems: with wheezing and shortness of breath. Hospitalisation is sometimes needed for extra oxygen and medication.

• Reduced appetite: babies with RSV may have less appetite. This can lead to weight loss and dehydration, necessitating hospital admission.

• Hospitalisation: in severe cases, hospitalisation is required to provide the baby with the appropriate care and treatment.

• Increased risk for premature babies: premature babies and those with underlying health issues have a higher risk of severe complications from RSV.

How can you protect your baby?

A well-working medicine called Beyfortus is available for the coming winter. These are antibodies that protect against RSV for 5 to 6 months and reduce the risk of hospitalisation.
Possible side effects: rash, mild fever, and pain at the injection site.

Important: This is not a vaccine, but an injection with specific antibodies against RSV.

Which children can get the injection?

• Children born on or after March 16, 2026
• Children with a valid Belgian national registry number
• Children whose mother did not receive the Abrysvo™ RSV vaccine during pregnancy

When can you come for the injection?

We try to vaccinate the children before the start of the RSV season, but not too early either. Throughout September (see the dates below), the pediatricians at Jan Yperman Hospital will be organizing “vaccination sessions” at the after-hours primary care clinic. You must make an appointment using the button on this page.

Important: Bring your child’s Kids-ID or ISI+ card on the day. The appointment is short and only for giving the antibody injection (in the muscle).

Where do the injections take place?

Please stop by the on-call GP clinic at Briekestraat 10. It’s located at the entrance to the hospital’s main entrance. You may park in the visitor parking lot and will receive a free exit ticket. The clinic’s parking lot is NOT open.

How much does it cost?

You pay 12 euros*. For families eligible for increased financial assistance, the price is 8 euros.

*The government is temporarily reimbursing the cost of this medication. Without reimbursement, it costs approximately 550 euros.

How to make an appointment?

Have your child’s national registry number ready (on the Kids-ID or a mutuality sticker).

• Preferably online via the button below.

Important: Book in your child’s name, not the parents’.

• By phone: Call the Jan Yperman Hospital appointment line at 057 35 75 00.

During these vaccination days, we aim to immunize as many infants as possible. The medication will be provided here.
If you are unable to come in on the scheduled dates, you can also visit your family doctor or pediatrician at the hospital to have this medication administered.

• Contact your family doctor to request a prescription
  and the necessary reimbursement form.
• Pick up the medication (Beyfortus) at your pharmacy.
• Make an appointment with your family doctor or pediatrician to have the injection administered.

Important: Store Beyfortus in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C), not in the freezer. Do not shake or expose to heat. Keep the pre-filled syringe in its outer packaging to protect it from light. Beyfortus can be stored at room temperature (20°C–25°C) for up to 8 hours, provided it is protected from light. After that time, the syringe must be discarded.