How RSV Affects Higher-Risk Patients

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in September 2023.

Updated on September 1, 2023

There are steps you can take to protect yourself when it comes to RSV.

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

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

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

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be life-threatening for older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

For people with cardiovascular disease, RSV infections carry a greater risk of severe illness and complications.

Protecting Yourself From RSV When You’re 60 or Older