Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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05/19/2023

In this podcast, John Harrington, MD, speaks about the “triple threat” of viral respiratory infections in children during the winter of 2022-2023, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial...

05/19/2023

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Snapshot

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild symptoms, similar to a cold. Most people recover within 1 to 2 weeks, but it can be serious for infants and older adults.

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People show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after infection, and symptoms typically appear in stages, rather than all at once.

Symptoms include: rhinorrhea (runny nose), decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever, and wheezing

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Testing is not typically required, as the symptoms are similar to a cold. A physician may run tests, such as a mouth swab or blood test to check white blood cell count and the presence of viruses.

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Globally, RSV affects 64 million people each year and causes 160,000 deaths annually. The virus is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation in the small airways of a person's lungs).

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RSV sends approximately 58,000 children aged 5 years or younger to hospitals for treatment every year. For the same population, 100 to 300 deaths can occur each year due to RSV. *United States data

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RSV in older adults results in 60,000 to 160,000 hospitalizations each year and approximately 6,000 to 10,000 adults aged 65 years or older die from the virus. *United States data

Research Summaries

Research Summary

ACIP Releases 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule

03/26/2024

Jessica Ganga

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released its updated annual immunization schedule for 2024 that includes new sections on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the mpox (monkeypox) and...

03/26/2024

Research Summary

CDC Updates Guidance on Respiratory Viruses, Ends 5-Day Isolation Period For Those Recovering From COVID-19

03/05/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The CDC updated its guidance due to the United States seeing fewer hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 and because there are numerous tools to combat influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial...

03/05/2024

COVID-19 Roundup

FDA Releases Guidance on Moderna Vaccine Dosage, Association of COVID-19 and RSV With Pediatric Patients, and More

01/17/2024

Jessica Ganga

This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s guidance for the correct Moderna vaccine dosage for pediatric patients, COVID-19 outcomes for patients with hypertension and diabetes, and the risk of...

01/17/2024

FDA Alert

FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine For Pregnant Individuals

08/24/2023

Anthony Calabro, MA

Earlier this year, the FDA approved the same vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older.

08/24/2023

FDA Alert

FDA Approves First Monoclonal Injection to Prevent RSV in Infants, Toddlers

07/24/2023

Jessica Ganga

Following three clinical trials, the FDA has approved a new preventive treatment for neonates, infants, and toddlers that prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in those age populations.

07/24/2023

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