Why get vaccinated? RSV vaccine can prevent disease caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV disease refers to an infection of the respiratory tract caused by RSV. RSV is a common virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms. However, in some patient populations, RSV disease can be more serious in infants and older adults. Those older adults at higher risk of worse outcomes from RSV disease include those with: chronic heart or lung diseases weakened immune systems nursing home or long term care facility residents RSV is usually spread through direct contact with the virus such as droplets from another person's cough or sneeze contacting your eyes, nose or mouth. It can also be spread by touching a surface that has a virus on it, such as a doorknob, and then touching your face before washing your hands. Mild symptoms of RSV disease typically resolve in a week or two and include the following: runny nose decrease in appetite coughing sneezing fever wheezing In individuals at high risk of poor outcomes as previously described, RSV may cause shortness of breath and low oxygen levels or may also worsen chronic heart or lung disease, leading to hospital stay and even potentially death.

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Last Updated: 03/24/2024
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