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RSV Vaccine
Hello! Have you received your RSV Vaccine? This is currently a one-time vaccination. RSV can cause a severe infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. RSV can cause severe symptoms in older adults with certain underlying conditions. Mild RSV illness typically can last up to 2 weeks, and may include:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Cough
- Tiredness
How does RSV spread? RSV easily spreads through coughing or sneezing. Most adults will be contagious for 3-8 days. But those with weakened immune systems can be contagious up to 4 weeks or longer—even after they stop showing symptoms.
When is RSV season? For the majority of the United States, RSV cases tend to:
• Rise from mid-September to November
• Peak from December to February
• Decline from early February to May
The seasonality of RSV can vary. Factors such as geographic location, population density, and climate can affect RSV activity. Please discuss this vaccination with your healthcare provider if you have not done so already. Have you had RSV recently? Do you have any tips that you would like to share with our community?
Below are two links for more information on this vaccine:
https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-prevention/vaccine-recommendations/
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This is great info, Katie. I've had RSV, and it's rough! Highly recommend for those in our community, but check with your doctor first to make sure they think it's the right thing for your health.
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