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Respiratory Syncytial Virus News

News
08/08/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia leads to high intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality rates in older adults, rivaling those of influenza and human metapneumovirus, according to a study published in the Journal of...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia leads to high intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality rates in older adults, rivaling those of influenza and human metapneumovirus, according to a study published in the Journal of...
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08/08/2025
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News
07/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A Colorado study reveals distinct comorbidity-driven risks for ICU admission and mortality in older adults hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).]
A Colorado study reveals distinct comorbidity-driven risks for ICU admission and mortality in older adults hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).]
A Colorado study reveals...
07/16/2025
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07/08/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs reveals that newly approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines significantly reduce infections and hospitalizations among veterans aged 60 and older.
A study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs reveals that newly approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines significantly reduce infections and hospitalizations among veterans aged 60 and older.
A study by the US Department of...
07/08/2025
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News
06/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
An analytical model study from King County, Washington, shows that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations helped reduce hospitalizations among older adults during the 2023-2024 season.
An analytical model study from King County, Washington, shows that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations helped reduce hospitalizations among older adults during the 2023-2024 season.
An analytical model study from...
06/16/2025
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06/09/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The use of multiple specimen types more than doubles respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) detection rates in hospitalized adults compared to standard nasopharyngeal swabs, according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
The use of multiple specimen types more than doubles respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) detection rates in hospitalized adults compared to standard nasopharyngeal swabs, according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
The use of multiple specimen...
06/09/2025
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News
05/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Despite the rollout of the first RSV vaccines for older adults, a new study finds that lack of awareness and access significantly limited uptake during the 2023-2024 season.
Despite the rollout of the first RSV vaccines for older adults, a new study finds that lack of awareness and access significantly limited uptake during the 2023-2024 season.
Despite the rollout of the first...
05/20/2025
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News
05/13/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research finds respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines offer strong protection for older adults, while highlighting a small but significant risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Research finds respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines offer strong protection for older adults, while highlighting a small but significant risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Research finds respiratory...
05/13/2025
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News
04/30/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A single dose of the RSVPreF3 OA vaccine provides lasting protection against RSV-related lung disease in older adults for up to three seasons, new trial results show.
A single dose of the RSVPreF3 OA vaccine provides lasting protection against RSV-related lung disease in older adults for up to three seasons, new trial results show.
A single dose of the RSVPreF3 OA...
04/30/2025
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04/29/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Self-swabbing for respiratory viruses may offer convenience but could come at the cost of missed diagnoses, a new study finds.
Self-swabbing for respiratory viruses may offer convenience but could come at the cost of missed diagnoses, a new study finds.
Self-swabbing for respiratory...
04/29/2025
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News
03/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-supported surveillance network shows that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positivity in adults with acute respiratory illness is not associated with an increased risk of death...
Research from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-supported surveillance network shows that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positivity in adults with acute respiratory illness is not associated with an increased risk of death...
Research from a Centers for...
03/17/2025
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