In my exam room, new parents ask one question more than almost any other: How can I best protect my baby? RSV is a serious respiratory virus that poses serious health risks to children, especially babies in their first year. And clinical studies show that the FDA-approved RSV immunizations help protect babies by significantly reducing RSV-related lower respiratory tract infections and hospitalizations. Following these guidelines will ensure that during the RSV season, your baby will be the most protected from serious infection and hospitalization. Here in Maine and across the country, we have a chance to protect every eligible baby from a serious illness.