Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is offering the RSV immunization to all infants born on or after January 1, 2024. No referral is required.
How to book an appointment
The RSV Immunization Clinic runs in the Paediatric Medical Day Unit (PMDU) on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
To book an appointment, please call 519-685-8500 ext. 50071 and leave a message with your child’s name and date of birth. We will call you back with an appointment date and time.
Alternatively, if your child is followed by a specialist at Children’s Hospital, you can ask them to immunize your child when they're here for their next scheduled visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What RSV immunization does the clinic offer?
The clinic offers Nirsevimab, which is a long-acting monoclonal antibody that provides immediate passive immunity against Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. While the immunization does not stop a child from getting an RSV infection, it has been shown to reduce the chance of serious illness and the need for hospitalization by 80 per cent.
Is there a cost for my child to receive the immunization?
The cost of the immunization is fully covered for patients who reside in Ontario and meet the eligibility criteria.
Is my child eligible to receive the RSV immunization through Children’s Hospital if we have a primary care provider in the community?
Yes. Infants who have a primary care provider (e.g. family doctor or nurse practitioner) in the community are now eligible to receive the immunization through our clinic. Previously, the clinic was only open to those who did not have one.
Does the clinic provide influenza and COVID vaccinations as well?
Unfortunately, no. If your child doesn’t have a primary care provider and you’re interested in having them vaccinated for influenza or COVID-19, please contact the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Immunization Clinic.
Where can I find out more about RSV and the immunizations available?
For more information on Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and how you can protect your family, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/respiratory-syncytial-virus.
The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health also offers a fact sheet in the following languages:
