RSV season kicks off: Clinicians warned about potential surges in paediatric cases
With the RSV season officially underway in South Africa, experts are urging healthcare providers to prepare for an influx of ...
Immunization program for babies slashes RSV hospital admissions
An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for ...
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New Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Shows Strong Protection in Veterans
A single dose of respiratory syncytial virus vaccine was effective against infections and associated hospitalizations in veterans aged at least 60 years during the 2023-24 season.
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Increased Risk of Severe RSV Illness in Adults With Asthma or COPD
Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a ...
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RSV vaccine now available for older adults at congregate living facilities
Starting this spring, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine will be available to adults aged 60 years and older residing in congregate living facilities, such as long-term care homes and ...
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UK’s first annual infectious disease trend report shows RSV vaccination benefits
The United Kingdom’s Health Security Agency (HSA) yesterday published it first annual report on infectious disease trends, ...
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RSV clinical, societal burden in primary care differs in five European countries
In primary care settings, the burden of RSV on young children and their guardians often varied between the countries of ...
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Nursing home residents, older adults more likely to be hospitalized for RSV, Spanish study finds
Hospitalization rates from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection rose with age. Also, hospitalizations were more likely among nursing home residents and older adults with other health issues, ...