Protect older adults from RSV
RSV CAN IMPACT OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH CERTAIN COMORBIDITIES. FORTUNATELY, VACCINATION IS AVAILABLE TO HELP PROTECT OLDER ADULTS FROM RSV.1
Consider these 3 useful tips to ensure your patients receive their RSV vaccination:
IDENTIFY
Recognize which of your patients are at risk for severe RSV infection
INFORM
Help older adult patients get the information they need about RSV
COMMUNICATE
Start the conversation with older adult patients about getting an RSV vaccination
RSV=respiratory syncytial virus.
If an older adult patient is receiving an influenza vaccination, talk to them about why an RSV vaccination may also be appropriate
Reference:
1. Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV). RSV in adults. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed July 11, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/older-adults/