Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most people, but it is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. CDC recommends immunizations to protect infants, some young children, and older adults.

2024年8月30日 · RSV usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most RSV infections go away on their own. RSV can be serious for babies, some young children, and older adults. There is no treatment for RSV, but you can manage symptoms with over-the-counter medications.

2024年8月30日 · RSV can be dangerous for older adults, especially those who have certain medical conditions, are elderly or frail, or live in a nursing home. CDC recommends everyone ages 75 and older get an RSV vaccine.

RSV can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, by direct contact with someone who has RSV, or by touching a contaminated surface. In most regions of the United States, RSV season generally starts during the fall and peaks in the winter.

2024年8月30日 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory illness among persons of all age groups. RSV is one of the most common causes of childhood illness and is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants.

2024年9月4日 · Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV.

2024年8月29日 · RSV vaccines are recommended for all adults ages 75 and older and adults ages 60 – 74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV. There are two immunizations recommended to protect infants from severe RSV: a maternal RSV vaccine (Pfizer's Abrysvo) given during pregnancy or an RSV antibody given to infants after birth.

2024年8月30日 · RSV can be dangerous for infants and some young children. RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S. Immunizations can protect babies from getting very sick from RSV.

2025年1月31日 · CDC recommends a one-time-dose of RSV vaccine for everyone 75 years and older and for adults 60 through 74 years of age who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease. Adults 60 through 74 years old who are at increased risk include those with chronic heart or lung disease, a weakened immune system, or certain other chronic medical conditions ...