The impact of RSV on high-risk patients

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in July 2023.

Updated on October 23, 2024

Older adults and people with chornic illnesses are at higher risk when it comes to RSV.

Bob discusses the risks of getting RSV while having chronic lung disease.

People with diabetes are at higher risk for more severe complications when it comes to RSV.

Learn about vaccines that can help prevent serious illness in adults ages 50 and older.

Conditions that affect the heart, lungs, and immune system can increase a person’s risk of severe illness.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes tens of thousands of hospitalizations among older Americans every year.

Protecting Yourself From RSV When You’re 60 or Older