Older adults' immune systems naturally weaken with age, making them more susceptible to COVID-19, influenza (flu) and RSV. Here's what you need to know about these respiratory viruses and why ...

“RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that affects the lungs and airways,” says Dr Chun Tang, GP at Pall ...

“RSV symptoms are similar to a cold,” says Karen Spillett, content manager at Asthma + Lung UK. “So, it’s a runny or blocked ...

RSV infections are common but while most people are fine 29,000 children are admitted to hospital in the UK every year ...

So far, 2025 has been the winter of respiratory ailments, with influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine produced strong immune responses in older adults during its first two seasons of use, according to a new study.

A vaccination programme introduced to protect babies and older adults against a dangerous respiratory disease has cut ...

Although RSV often presents initially with common cold-like symptoms, it can progress to more severe respiratory problems. This is particularly concerning for older adults and those with ...

It spreads through inhalation or contact with the fluids from an infected person's coughs or sneezes. 2 While often linked to ...

Says a pediatric infectious disease physician, “Our expectation is that we’re going to have several more weeks yet of a lot ...

Those most at risk from RSV include babies under 6 months old, young children who were born prematurely, and adults over ...

MORE than one million people in England are being urged to get a life-saving new vaccine. It protects against respiratory ...