Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

Older adults' immune systems naturally weaken with age, making them more susceptible to COVID-19, influenza (flu) and RSV. Here's what you need to know about these respiratory viruses and why ...

RSV infections are common but while most people are fine 29,000 children are admitted to hospital in the UK every year ...

older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. To help with this, here is some expert advice for spotting RSV ...

“RSV symptoms are similar to a cold,” says Karen Spillett, content manager at Asthma + Lung UK. “So, it’s a runny or blocked ...

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine produced strong immune responses in older adults during its first two seasons of use, according to a new study.

Although RSV often presents initially with common cold-like symptoms, it can progress to more severe respiratory problems. This is particularly concerning for older adults and those with ...

Says a pediatric infectious disease physician, “Our expectation is that we’re going to have several more weeks yet of a lot ...

A vaccination programme introduced to protect babies and older adults against a dangerous respiratory disease has cut ...

“RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that affects the lungs and airways,” says Dr Chun Tang, GP at Pall ...

Health officials are urging older adults to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). NHS England announced ...

This lack of testing amplifies the misdiagnosis of RSV, as its symptoms are so similar to other, more common respiratory viruses like flu. A lack of recognition can also be seen in older adults ...