Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Illness and Prevention in Older Adults

Authors

  • Musa Mohd Nordin KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital
  • Husna Musa Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v9i1.775

Keywords:

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Many non-paediatric doctors are less aware that RSV is also an important cause of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in adults, especially those above 65 years old and adults suffering from co-morbidities such as diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, asthma or who are immunocompromised. Other factors associated with severe RSV disease in older adults include frailty and residence in a nursing home or other long-term care facility. This article discussed the RSV-associated burden among older adults and potential prevention strategies that should be considered.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 09 No. 01 Jan’25 Page: 65-68

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Published

2025-03-03

How to Cite

Nordin, M. M., & Musa, H. (2025). Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Illness and Prevention in Older Adults. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 9(1), 65–68. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v9i1.775

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Brief Communication

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