Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Symptoms and Outcomes

RSV is a major cause of infant hospitalization, and in 2024–2025 it spiked in two particular groups: the very young and the elderly. This segment discusses symptoms, at-risk populations, long-term risks like pneumonia and asthma, and the vaccines now recommended for different age groups.

Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/about/

https://www.cdc.gov/nrevss/php/dashboard/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/php/surveillance/burden-estimates.html