Parents preparing for a newborn — RSV and the UAE schedule
UAE RSV season

RSV and the UAE newborn schedule

In the UAE, RSV season is defined as 1 September – 1 March. Ask your care team what that means for your baby.

What parents should know

Protection discussions start with your doctor

RSV protection at birth may sit within the national newborn immunization pathway during the UAE RSV season window. Eligibility depends on timing, age, maternal vaccination status and clinical risk — and is a decision for the treating physician.

This page does not recommend a product or prescribe care. Always ask your hospital team or pediatrician whether RSV protection discussions apply to your baby.

Before delivery

Three questions to ask

1. Season timing

Will my baby be born during the UAE RSV season (1 September – 1 March), and what does that mean for our discharge plan?

2. Eligibility

Based on my pregnancy, baby’s age and clinical risk, is RSV protection at birth something we should discuss?

3. Next steps

Who on the hospital or pediatric team should I speak with before delivery about RSV awareness and protection options?