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2024/10/9
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Irene: 我69岁时感染了RSV病毒，起初以为是普通感冒，症状持续了六周，严重影响了我的生活和工作。我呼吁老年人重视RSV病毒，出现症状应及时就医。 Dr. John White: 本期节目讨论了RSV病毒对老年人的影响，并采访了疫苗研发专家Dr. Kizmekia Corbett-Elair。 Dr. Kizmekia Corbett-Elair: RSV病毒是一种常见的呼吸道病毒，但对老年人和婴幼儿的威胁更大，可能导致肺炎等严重并发症，甚至死亡。老年人应接种疫苗以预防严重感染，疫苗的有效性很高，可以有效降低严重感染的风险。同时，她也强调了社会因素对少数族裔感染RSV病毒的影响。她建议人们积极提问，从可靠的渠道获取信息，以消除对疫苗接种的疑虑，并鼓励人们积极鼓励家人朋友接种疫苗。

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RSV poses a significant threat to older adults, infecting approximately 65 million people globally and leading to numerous hospitalizations among those aged 60 and older. Irene, 75, shares her experience with a severe, unfamiliar cold-like illness that led to an unexpected RSV diagnosis, highlighting the need for increased awareness about RSV symptoms in older adults.
  • RSV infected approximately 65 million people globally last year, leading to an estimated 160,000 hospitalizations among adults aged 60 and older.

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Introducing Understanding RSV in Older Adults: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention from Health Discovered.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)) is often thought of as a childhood illness, but it poses a significant threat to older adults as well. According to the CDC, RSV infected approximately 65 million people globally last year, leading to an estimated 160,000 hospitalizations among adults aged 60 and older. What does RSV look like in adults), and what symptoms should you be vigilant about? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire), a renowned vaccinologist and assistant professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who breaks down the risks, ongoing vaccine development, and prevention strategies for vulnerable populations, particularly older adults. We also hear from Irene, who, at 69-years of age, experienced severe, unfamiliar, cold-like symptoms that ultimately led to an unexpected RSV diagnosis. 

This podcast episode was recorded on September 4th, 2024. The information presented is subject to change and is for informational purposes only. If you have specific medical concerns or questions, you should contact your personal healthcare provider.

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