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RSV is a highly contagious virus that can have serious consequences
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If you’re 60 and older, you may be at higher risk for a severe infection from RSV.
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RSV=respiratory syncytial virus.
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On this page you’ll learn:
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What is RSV?
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RSV is a highly contagious virus that anyone can catch. For certain people, like adults 75 and older and adults 60-74 with certain risk factors, RSV can lead to serious health consequences.
RSV symptoms can start off mild but may suddenly turn serious—like wheezing, gasping for breath, and a wet cough. RSV can lead to more serious illness like lung infections (pneumonia, bronchitis) or respiratory failure.
RSV spreads easily and rapidly through:
- A cough or sneeze
- Interactions such as a kiss or hug with someone infected with RSV
- Touching a surface with the virus—like a doorknob—then touching your face before washing your hands
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Who is at risk for RSV?
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Certain chronic medical conditions can put you at greater risk, including:
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As you age, your immune system weakens, leaving you vulnerable to a serious case of RSV. If you’re 75 and older or 60 and older with certain chronic medical conditions, you’re at higher risk for severe RSV.
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Asthma
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Heart disease
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Diabetes
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You’re also at higher risk of severe RSV if you have other risk factors, such as:
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Severe kidney disease
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Severe obesity (BMI over 40)
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Neurologic/neuromuscular conditions
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A weakened immune system
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Chronic blood conditions
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Living in a nursing home
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Not only do chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, and heart failure increase the risk of severe RSV infection, RSV can also cause those conditions to get worse.
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What could happen if I get RSV?
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RSV is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious consequences.
Being sick with RSV may cause you to miss out on the things you love. It also puts those around you, like family and friends, at risk. RSV has even more concerning consequences, including:
Being sick with RSV may cause you to miss out on the things you love. It also puts those around you, like family and friends, at risk. RSV has even more concerning consequences, including:
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Serious illness
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Severe lung infections, including pneumonia and other serious respiratory complications
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Hospitalization
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Because there are no prescription treatments when you get RSV, getting vaccinated is especially important.
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ABRYSVO® can help protect you against RSV
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A single dose of ABRYSVO can help protect you against this highly contagious virus. Vaccination with ABRYSVO may not protect all people.
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Find answers to some of your questions
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Learn more about RSV and ABRYSVO with our Frequently Asked Questions.
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