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RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine - what you need to know

All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rsv.html

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Why get vaccinated? RSV vaccine can prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. RSV can cause illness in people of all ages but may be especially serious for infants and older adults. RSV is the…

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine VIS. RSV vaccine: what you need to know. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rsv.html . Updated October 17, 2024. Accessed February 7, 2025.

This is a summary. Read the full article at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org (reviewed 24/10/2024).

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