Protecting American Indian and Alaska Native from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): A Toolkit for Tribal Home Visitors
The Public Health Foundation (PHF), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service, developed an informative toolkit containing digital and printable FAQs, factsheets, and infographics to support Tribal Home Visitors discussing RSV immunization with American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) families. As trusted members of their communities, Tribal Home Visitors and Early Head Start staff play a crucial role in educating AIAN families about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and available immunization options.
RSV poses a significant threat to the health and safety of AIAN children, who experience higher rates of hospitalization due to RSV. AIAN families can help protect their infants and young children from severe RSV illness by ensuring pregnant individuals receive the RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) or infants and young children receive timely RSV immunization (Nirsevimab).
Need Further Assistance?
Interested in additional immunization resources? Visit PHF’s Immunization Center for tools, training, and educational material for health professionals, or for questions, contact Immunization@phf.org.