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Protect Yourself Against RSV

A Healthy You Starts with an RSV Vaccine

A group of people showing off their band-aids from their vaccination

Vaccines are a safe way to fight off germs. They teach your body how to stop infections and keep you healthy. Getting the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine not only improves outcomes, but it also helps protect your family from getting sick.

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What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

RSV is a common virus that affects your lungs and makes it hard to breathe. Anyone can get RSV, but it can be more dangerous for kids and young adults if not treated. Symptoms include coughing, runny nose, sneezing, fever, trouble breathing, wheezing, and feeling cranky. Sometimes, RSV can cause a serious lung infection.

Why Get Vaccinated?

RSV spreads easily when someone coughs or sneezes, and it can live on surfaces for 4 to 7 hours. People with RSV can spread the virus for 3 to 8 days, even before they feel sick. Young children and people with heart or lung problems can get very sick from RSV. Vaccines help protect you from getting sick and needing to go to the hospital.

Additional Ways to Protect Yourself from RSV

Frequent
Handwashing

Wash your hands often
with soap and water for
at least 20 seconds,
especially after being in
public places or around
someone who is sick.

Clean
Surfaces

Use disinfectant wipes or
spray to clean frequently
touched surfaces, such as
doorknobs, countertops,
and toys.

Avoid Touching
Your Face

This helps prevent the
virus from entering your
body through your eyes,
nose, or mouth.

Steer Clear
of Crowds

Avoid taking young
children to crowded
places during cold and flu
season, especially if they
have underlying health
conditions.

Smiling woman with a bandage on her arm after receiving a vaccine

Health Benefits of Vaccines

  • Reduced Risk of Infection: Getting vaccinated lowers the chance of getting sick in the first place.
  • Protection from Severe Illness: If you do get sick, vaccines help prevent serious complications that can lead to hospitalization or even death.
  • Community Health: Vaccines help protect others by reducing the spread of disease.

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Information contained in this communication is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your healthcare needs.