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  • Pharmacist's Viewpoint: RSV vaccine offers protection for older adults

    Robert Johnson|Nov 1, 2024

    The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious respiratory illness, especially in older adults. In recent years, advancements in medical research have led to the development of a new one-time RSV vaccine, which offers much-needed protection for adults age 75 and older, as well as for those age 60 to 74 who are at a higher risk of severe RSV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, this vaccine is a key step in preventing severe RSV-related complications,...