Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infectious respiratory virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms
but can lead to serious illness among infants, some young children, and older adults.1
For older adults, RSV can be
very serious and causes hospitalizations and death each year. In the United States, RSV results in thousands of
hospitalizations and deaths annually among adults aged 65 and older.2
Vaccines are available to help protect against RSV and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommends vaccination for people who are at increased risk for severe RSV.
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