Maternal and neonatal immunization field guide for Latin America and the Caribbean: Annex on maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccine

This document is an annex to Maternal and neonatal immunization field guide for Latin America and the Caribbean by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). It provides specific guidance on the use of the maternal vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the prevention of acute lower respiratory tract disease (aLRTD) in infants and young children. It is intended to serve as a practical guide for decision-makers responsible for planning and coordinating immunization programs. Its target audience includes health personnel who work in maternal-perinatal health and immunization services at all levels of the healthcare system, and who assist and advise women and their families on recommended vaccines during pregnancy.