Symposium highlights RSV risks in older adults
Population ageing underscores the urgent need for proactive prevention to protect older adults particularly those with underlying conditions from the serious health risks associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV
The recent scientific symposium on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Vietnam highlighted the risks posed by the virus to older adults with underlying health conditions. Vietnam is experiencing rapid population ageing, and older adults with conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or immunocompromising conditions are increasingly vulnerable to infectious diseases.
RSV, a common and highly contagious respiratory virus, can cause severe infections in older adults and those with underlying medical conditions. According to projections, approximately 4.6 million RSV-associated acute respiratory infection cases are expected among adults aged 60 years and older over a five-year period, resulting in around 200,000 hospitalisations and nearly 18,000 deaths due to lower respiratory tract disease.
Experts agree that vaccination is crucial in protecting high-risk individuals from severe RSV disease. Healthcare professionals are integrating vaccination counselling into routine healthcare touchpoints for patients with underlying conditions, ensuring appropriate vaccines are recommended based on individual health status and risk factors.
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