A disease that drew headlines last year for an increase in children now has a vaccine but not just for children.
Due to developments in testing equipment and becoming more readily available identifying RSV has become more common than ever. There has also been a large increase in numbers for the elderly. But those 60 and above are at greater risk of potentially having a hospital stay due to contracting RSV.
But those worried about contracting the disease can now get a vaccine and according to Megan McCall, an Independence Health System Nurse Practitioner in the Slippery Rock area, these vaccines are extremely effective.
“The current research shows that the efficacy or the effectiveness of the vaccine is very effective. Right now, we know that research shows that this vaccine is protective for a year, and there is research currently being done to see if it lasts longer than that,” McCall said.
McCall suggested speaking with your primary care provider before getting the vaccine. The shot is available at local pharmacies and coverage for the vaccine depends on insurance.
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