{"id":2095,"date":"2026-05-14T08:52:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsoniafawad.com\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2026-05-14T08:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:52:37","slug":"the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense-heres-why-you-should-get-an-rsv-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsoniafawad.com\/?p=2095","title":{"rendered":"The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Here\u2019s Why You Should Get an RSV Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthywomen.org\/media-library\/woman-getting-an-rsv-vaccine.jpg?id=66692244&amp;width=1245&amp;height=700&amp;coordinates=0%2C102%2C0%2C102\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"responsive-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywomen.org\/your-health\/beneficios-de-la-vacuna-contra-el-vrs\" style=\"color:white\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-top:max(90%,324px);width:100%;height:0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-accordion\"><button class=\"menu\"><strong>+ Flipbook text<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel close\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px\">\n<p>Slide 2:<\/p>\n<p>RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It\u2019s a common virus that causes infections in the lung and respiratory tract.<\/p>\n<p>RSV usually starts spreading in the fall and peaks in the winter months.<\/p>\n<p>  Slide 3:<\/p>\n<p>Most people have mild symptoms similar to cold symptoms and recover in 1\u20132 weeks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Runny nose   <\/li>\n<li>    Congestion   <\/li>\n<li>    Cough   <\/li>\n<li>    Sneezing   <\/li>\n<li>    Wheezing   <\/li>\n<li>    Fever   <\/li>\n<li>    Reduced appetite   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slide 4:<\/p>\n<p>But some people, especially infants and older adults, can have more serious infections, and RSV may be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Complications that can cause difficulty with breathing include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Respiratory tract infections   <\/li>\n<li>    Bronchiolitis   <\/li>\n<li>    Pneumonia   <\/li>\n<li>    Hypoxia (low oxygen levels)   <\/li>\n<li>    Dehydration   <\/li>\n<li>    Heart attack and stroke   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slide 5:<\/p>\n<p>You can manage the symptoms of RSV by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Taking over-the-counter fever reducers   <\/li>\n<li>    Drinking plenty of fluids   <\/li>\n<li>    Resting   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have high blood pressure or take prescription medicines, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking over-the-counter medications.<\/p>\n<p>Slide 6:<\/p>\n<p>RSV can worsen underlying lung conditions like COPD and asthma. People who have those conditions might need treatment for a flareup if they get RSV.<\/p>\n<p>Slide 7:<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your healthcare provider or go to the emergency department if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Have trouble breathing   <\/li>\n<li>    Can\u2019t eat or drink   <\/li>\n<li>    Have chest pain   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slide 8:       Prevention is the best medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Getting vaccinated is the best way to stay protected from severe respiratory disease.<\/p>\n<p>Slide 9:<\/p>\n<p>RSV vaccines are recommended for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Infants   <\/li>\n<li>    Adults ages 75 and older   <\/li>\n<li>    Adults ages 50 to 74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slide 10:<\/p>\n<p>Logo<\/p>\n<p><em>This educational resource was created with support from Moderna. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywomen.org\/your-health\/benefits-of-the-rsv-vaccine\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Espa\u00f1ol + Flipbook text Slide 2: RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It\u2019s a common virus that causes infections in the lung and respiratory tract. RSV usually starts spreading in the fall and peaks in the winter months. Slide 3: Most people have mild symptoms similar to cold symptoms and recover in 1\u20132 weeks. Runny nose Congestion Cough Sneezing Wheezing Fever Reduced appetite Slide 4: But some people, especially infants and older adults, can have more serious infections, and RSV may be life-threatening. Complications that can cause difficulty with breathing include: Respiratory tract infections Bronchiolitis Pneumonia Hypoxia (low oxygen levels) Dehydration Heart attack and stroke Slide 5: You can manage the symptoms of RSV by: Taking over-the-counter fever reducers Drinking plenty of fluids Resting If you have high blood pressure or take prescription medicines, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking over-the-counter medications. Slide 6: RSV can worsen underlying lung conditions like COPD and asthma. People who have those conditions might need treatment for a flareup if they get RSV. Slide 7: Talk to your healthcare provider or go to the emergency department if you: Have trouble breathing Can\u2019t eat or drink Have chest pain Slide 8: Prevention is the best medicine. Getting vaccinated is the best way to stay protected from severe respiratory disease. Slide 9: RSV vaccines are recommended for: Infants Adults ages 75 and older Adults ages 50 to 74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV Slide 10: Logo This educational resource was created with support from Moderna. 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