SAY NO TO RSV.

Speak to your doctor about RSV prevention.

TAKE THE RSV RISK TEST

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common and contagious virus that usually causes mild symptoms 1. However, RSV can be serious in older adults, including those with certain underlying conditions 2-5.

Find out if you are at risk of severe RSV Infection by answering the following questions:

* What is your age?

Please select an answer


* Do you have a chronic condition such as asthma, cardiovascular disease (CVD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or diabetes?

Please select an answer

Based on your results, being 75 years old or above and having certain underlying conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma or heart failure (HF) puts you at a higher risk for severe RSV infection compared with those without the condition 2-5.

Symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe, and sometimes they can last up to 2 weeks; and those older adults and adults living with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk of severe RSV symptoms. 3,9-12

Based on your results, being 75 years or older puts you at a higher risk for severe RSV infection 14. The immune system typically weakens with older age and has a harder time fighting off infections, such as those with RSV 6,7.

Symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe, and sometimes they can last up to 2 weeks 3,9-12.

Based on your results, being 60 years and above with certain underlying conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma or heart failure (HF) can put you at a greater risk for severe infection compared with those without the condition 2-5

The immune system typically weakens with older age and has a harder time fighting off infections, such as those with RSV 6,7.

Symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe, and sometimes they can last up to 2 weeks; and those older adults and adults living with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk of severe RSV symptoms. 3,9-12

Based on your results, since you are between 60 - 74 years old and don't have any chronic conditions such as asthma, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or a weakened immune system, you do not have an increased risk of severe RSV infection.

However, it is important to watch out for RSV symptoms since the immune system typically weakens with older age and has a harder time fighting off infections, such as those with RSV 6,7.

Symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe, and sometimes they can last up to 2 weeks; and those older adults and adults living with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk of severe RSV symptoms. 3,9-12

Based on your results, individuals with specific underlying chronic conditions are at an increased risk of severe RSV infections 4,8.

Symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe, and sometimes they can last up to 2 weeks; and those older adults and adults living with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk of severe RSV symptoms. 3,9-12

Based on your results, since you are below 60 years old and don't have any chronic conditions such as asthma, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or a weakened immune system, you do not have an increased risk of severe RSV infection.

However, people at any age can get RSV 4,8. Additionally, it is important to know that the symptoms of RSV can range from mild to severe, and sometimes they can last up to 2 weeks. RSV can cause severe symptoms in older adults and adults living with certain underlying conditions 3,9-12

RSV symptoms may include:
These may include:
  • - Fever
  • - Cough
  • - Sore throat
  • - Runny nose
  • - Congestion
  • - Headache
  • - Tiredness
  • - Sneezing
  • - Wheezing
  • - Rapid/difficulty breathing
  • - Cyanosis (bluish colouring of the skin due to lack of oxygen)
Keep yourself safe by keeping yourself informed. Speak to your doctor about RSV Prevention.
Keep yourself and loved ones safe by keeping yourself informed. Speak to your doctor about RSV Prevention.
Say no to RSV.

Important:

The RSV Risk Test is not intended to be used (or be relied on) for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis, treatment or alleviation of disease. Its purpose is oriented to medical education.

The RSV Risk Test does not aim to substitute professional counselling and medical advice, professional diagnosis, service, treatment or monitoring of any condition. If you feel any discomfort or have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a healthcare professional.

Reference

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12. Mayo Clinic;2021;1-5;RSV symptoms and causes

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14. CDC. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) RSV in older Adults. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/older-adults/index.html. Last Accessed : October 2024