Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunization

Information for Health Professionals

Primary Care Alberta (PCA) Provincial Immunization Program provides Public Health and immunization partners with standards, guidance, and resources supporting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunization. Access current program information, eligibility criteria, clinical guidance, and provincial immunization resources based on evidence-informed practice and PPHS policy.



Vaccine Information

The below documents contain important information for community providers implementing a safe and effective RSV immunization program. These documents, including documents found in the third-party links below, are made available on this webpage by Primary Care Alberta to assist community providers who are ultimately accountable for exercising their own professional judgment when providing health care.

Vaccine Biological Page


Information Sheet


Product Monograph

Product Monographs can be used as a resource and reference, however PCA recommendations for RSV immunization are based on the Alberta Immunization Policy. Refer to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine (RSV) Biological Page for Alberta clinical guidelines.


National Advisory Committee Statement


Consent

For use by Alberta health service delivery organizations. Use this form when a parent or alternate decision-maker is not able to be with the person being immunized. An alternate decision-maker could be an agent, guardian, specific decision-maker or co-decision-maker.

  • Consent for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunization
    • The parent or alternate decision-maker should complete this form and send it with the person being immunized.
    • For alternate decision-makers – please also send a copy of documents to show that you are authorized to be the alternate decision-maker.

Forms


Vaccine Storage & Handling

Vaccine Storage and Handling is an important component of immunization programs. The PCA Vaccine Storage and Handling Standard contains detailed information and resources to assist in meeting the requirements for proper storage and handling of provincially funded vaccines.