St. Luke’s to hold Magic Valley Community RSV Immunization Clinic
St. Luke’s will be hosting a community-wide clinic to administer the Beyfortus RSV antibody immunization to babies under 6 months of age from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13.
St. Luke’s is currently the only medical organization in the Magic Valley providing the Beyfortus RSV antibody immunization. Immunizations will be administered by appointment at St. Luke’s Physicians Center at 775 Pole Line Road W. in Twin Falls on Jan. 13. Parents of babies under 6 months can schedule an appointment by calling 208-814-8000.
Insurance will be billed to those patients who have commercial insurance. Patients on Medicaid or without insurance coverage qualify to receive the immunization at no cost through the Idaho Vaccines for Children (VCF) program.
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RSV causes acute respiratory tract infections in people of all ages and can cause severe illness and even death in infants and children with certain health conditions.
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