{
  "id": 14683502,
  "title": "Health information sources show links to RSV vaccination among older adults in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/health-information-sources-show-links-to-rsv-vaccination-among-older",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-health-sources-links-rsv-vaccination.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A nationwide survey conducted by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan examined the relationship between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and sources of medical information among adults aged 60 and above. The study found that only 4.2% of the 8,300 participants had been vaccinated against RSV.\n\nThe findings revealed that individuals who received the RSV vaccine were more likely to obtain information from interpersonal or institution-based sources, such as health care professionals and workplaces or schools. They were also more inclined to seek information from media-based sources like academic websites, LINE, and magazines.\n\nThe research showed a positive association between RSV vaccination and awareness of the fact that older adults are eligible for the vaccine. Additionally, those who had been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and pneumococcal disease were more likely to have received RSV vaccination.\n\nThese associations do not prove a causal link, but they suggest that health care professionals' recommendations could be instrumental in promoting individualized RSV vaccination, particularly among those who have previously been vaccinated. Conversely, push-based information channels such as LINE may be effective for disseminating RSV-related knowledge to a broader population.\n\nThe study, led by Masaya Tsutsumi and colleagues, was published in the journal Respiratory Investigation in 2026. The results highlight the importance of identifying effective information channels to promote RSV vaccination, especially in the post-COVID-19 era.",
  "summary": "Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes substantial morbidity among older adults; however, RSV vaccination remains limited in Japan. Identifying effective information channels to promote RSV vaccination is particularly important in the post-COVID-19 era.",
  "key_points": [
    "Only 4.2% of 8,300 Japanese adults aged 60+ vaccinated against RSV",
    "Vaccinated individuals more likely to get info from health pros, workplaces",
    "RSV vaccination linked to awareness of older adults' eligibility"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}