RSV RESOURCES

RSV is a common and highly contagious respiratory virus that usually causes mild symptoms but can be dangerous for certain people, including older adults and adults living with certain underlying conditions.(1)

RSV can cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, congestion, headache, and tiredness. While most RSV symptoms are mild, in more severe RSV infections, shortness of breath, sneezing, wheezing, rapid breathing, trouble breathing, or blush coloring of the skin (cyanosis) can occur.(1)

People infected with RSV are usually contagious for 3 to 8 days. However, some adults with weakened immune system can continue to spread the virus even after they stop showing symptoms, for as long as 4 weeks.(2)

People of all ages can get RSV. There is an increased risk for severe disease in older adults and adults living with certain underlying chronic conditions.(1)

RSV is a common and highly contagious respiratory virus that usually causes mild symptoms but can be dangerous for certain people, including older adults living with certain underlying conditions.(1)

Being an older adult can put you at increased risk for severe complications due to RSV, even if you consider yourself

healthy.(1)

There are various types of tests for RSV(4) . Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you.

No. People can get RSV multiple times throughout their lives. RSV can be serious for older adults.

The body’s immune system typically weakens with older age and has a harder time fighting off infections, such as

There is an increased risk for severe disease RSV in older adults and adults with underlying conditions.(5)

At your next appointment, talk to your doctor about your risk.

If you have asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may be at increased risk of severe RSV infection. If you have coronary artery disease (CAD) or diabetes, there is evidence to suggest you may be at increased risk of hospitalization due to RSV.(5)

Evidence suggests adults with diabetes may be at increased risk of hospitalization due to RSV.(5)

Adults with CHF may have an increased risk of severe RSV infection. Additionally, evidence suggests that adults with CHF may be at an increased risk of complications due to RSV, such as hospitalizations.(6)

Adults with COPD or asthma may have an increased risk of severe RSV infection, which may lead to complications such as exacerbations of COPD and asthma.(6)

Yes, There are vaccines to protect older adult above 60 years from RSV infection.

Please consult your doctor or pharmacist to know more