Older Adults Are at Increased Risk of Severe RSV.
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Respiratory Season.
As partners of Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress (CVEEP), we are excited to share resources and messaging to raise awareness about RSV and what older adults need to know about getting vaccinated against this infectious respiratory disease.
RSV can be very serious for older adults and causes hospitalizations and death each year. Vaccines are available to help protect older adults against RSV, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends RSV vaccination for all adults 75 and over and those 60-74 years of age with certain medical conditions. Additionally, most private and public health plans cover RSV vaccines at no cost to the individual.
During respiratory illness season, it is important to know that COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines can all be given during the same visit, a practice known as coadministration. This convenient and common approach helps individuals stay up to date on recommended vaccines, especially when there may not be another opportunity for future vaccination.
By getting vaccinated, we can help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and even death caused by RSV. Let's work together to ensure our communities are protected.
Visit CVEEP to learn more about recommended RSV vaccines for older adults and access the tools you need to inform and encourage your community to receive an RSV vaccine.