From Newborns to Older Adults

UNCOVER THE REALITY OF RSV

DISCOVER WHO IS AT RISK OF SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS

Discover who is at risk of serious complications

Discover who is at risk of serious complications

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, highly contagious virus that can compromise the lungs and breathing passages.¹

RSV is most severe in young infants and older adults, for whom serious lung infections can lead to hospitalization and may be life-threatening.^2,3

Who’s at high risk for severe RSV infection?

Premature infants

Premature infants

and infants (≤ 6 months)⁴

Children (<2 years)

Children (< 2 years) with

chronic medical conditions⁴

Older adult (>= 65 years)

Older adults

(≥ 60 years)⁵

People with an immunodeficiency

People with an immunodeficiency⁴

People with certain underlying conditions

People with certain underlying conditions^4,5

Such as chronic cardiopulmonary disease

Learn more about who’s at risk for RSV

Older adults Infants

impact of rsv

The impact of RSV

RSV is a highly contagious virus with potentially severe outcomes.

Learn more about the burden of RSV

Impact in older adults Impact in infants

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Short quiz!

Three general questions to test your knowledge.

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References :

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). RSV in infants and young children fact sheet. Updated September 2023. Accessed July 4, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/downloads/RSV-in-Infants-and-Young-Children.pdf. 2. Ontario Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Accessed July 4, 2024. https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/funded_drug/fund_respiratory.aspx. 3. Government of Canada. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): for health professionals. Accessed July 4, 2024. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/health-professionals.html. 4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). RSV in infants and young children. Accessed July 4, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/infants-young-children/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/infants-young-children.html. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Older adults are at high risk for severe RSV illness fact sheet. Updated April 2024. Accessed July 4, 2024 https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/factsheet-older-adults.pdf.

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