How RSV affects higher-risk patients

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in September 2023.

Updated on October 23, 2024

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

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

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

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

Five vaccines that can help prevent serious illness in adults over the age of 65.

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