New CDC advice: Stronger support for RSV vaccine in older people.
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The U.S. government now recommends RSV vaccines for everyone aged 75 and older. They also recommend the vaccine for people aged 60 to 74 who are at higher risk of severe illness.
RSV is a common virus that can be dangerous for babies and older adults. Last year, two companies, GSK and Pfizer, got approval for their RSV vaccines for older adults.
Doctors were unsure about recommending the vaccine to everyone over 60 because of possible side effects. Some of these concerns remain, but experts agree the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for people 75 and older.
For people aged 60 to 74, the vaccine is recommended for those with certain health conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, lung disease, and obesity. People in this age group living in nursing homes or considered frail should also get the vaccine.
One concern is a rare nervous system disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which has been reported in a small number of people who received the vaccine. While there is no clear link between the vaccine and the disorder, research is ongoing.
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Who is recommended to get the RSV vaccine?
The RSV vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 75 and older, and for people aged 60 to 74 who are at higher risk of severe illness.
What is RSV?
RSV is a common virus that can be dangerous for babies and older adults.
What is a concern about the vaccine?
One concern is a rare nervous system disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which has been reported in a small number of people who received the vaccine.
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