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RSV in Older Adults and High-Risk Individuals

Auteur(s): American Heart Association
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  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious, and seasonal pathogen with symptoms consistent with an upper respiratory tract infection that include rhinorrhea, pharyngitis, cough, headache, fatigue, and fever. RSV can be dangerous for certain adults, putting them at risk for severe outcomes. Adults at highest risk for severe RSV infection include those 65 years and older, adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, and adults with weakened immune systems.
    2023
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  • Screening and Immunizing for RSV in High-Risk Hospitalized Patients

    Screening and Immunizing for RSV in High-Risk Hospitalized Patients
    Dec 13 2023

    Healthcare professionals should consider RSV in the differential diagnosis of patients with respiratory illness, particularly during the RSV season. This is especially important in the inpatient setting to ensure proper isolation precautions for patients who are positive with RSV to avoid the spread of RSV in the healthcare setting. Similar to influenza, strategies to screen patients upon admission for active RSV infection and vaccine eligibility have the potential to reduce the burden of RSV in high-risk patients.
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    24 min
  • RSV: What Can We Expect in the Next Few Seasons?

    RSV: What Can We Expect in the Next Few Seasons?
    Dec 1 2023

    Increases in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are expected in the upcoming winter seasons. This podcast will discuss the impact of the virus on high-risk patients and the vaccines available to fight these infections. This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from GSK.
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    14 min
  • New RSV Vaccines: How to best counsel your patients with heart and lung disease

    New RSV Vaccines: How to best counsel your patients with heart and lung disease
    Oct 13 2023

    The newly approved RSV vaccines have important health implications, particularly for older adults and those at high risk of RSV complications. This podcast will help the healthcare professional identify those patients at highest risk for severe RSV disease and appropriately counsel them prior to vaccination. 
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    20 min
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