Questions that patients may have | Points that may impact their decision |
Am I at increased risk for infection? | The following factors increase the risk of acquiring RSV:
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Am I at increased risk for severe disease if infected? | The following conditions increase the risk of developing severe disease (eg, pneumonia, asthma, COPD exacerbation):
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What happens if someone has severe disease? | Persons who develop severe disease may require hospitalization, supplemental oxygen, ICU care, or mechanical ventilation:
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How can the vaccine help me? | Vaccination can:
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What are the risks of vaccination? | Common side effects:
Possible rare side effects:
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Persons 60 years of age and over are eligible to receive one of the available RSV vaccines.
This table reviews factors that may inform a person's decision to be vaccinated. It is based on a shared decision making tool provided by the United States Centers for Disease Control and should be used in conjunction with UpToDate content on RSV.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?