Older adults and adults with certain chronic conditions may have an increased risk for severe RSV infection1

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Adults who are infected with RSV usually have mild or no symptoms. Symptoms are usually consistent with an upper respiratory tract infection, and usually last less than five days. Some adults, however, may have more severe symptoms consistent with a lower respiratory tract infection, such as pneumonia.1

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Those at high risk for severe illness from RSV include1:

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Older adults, especially those 65 years of age and older

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Adults with chronic lung or heart disease

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Adults with weakened immune systems

RSV may exacerbate serious conditions such as1:

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Asthma

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Congestive heart failure

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Reference:

1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV). For healthcare providers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed July 14, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/clinical/index.html#clinical