Adults with certain underlying conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or heart failure are at an increased risk of developing severe illness due to RSV, and RSV can exacerbate these conditions. RSV can also lead to severe outcomes, such as pneumonia, hospitalization and death.

RSV can cause symptoms that are similar to other respiratory infections. If you develop cold-like symptoms such as a cough, runny nose, wheezing, or sneezing, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider to determine what illness you may be experiencing.

While most people recover from RSV infection in a week or two, it can also post a severe impact on health, especially for certain adults. RSV infection can cause serious complications such as pneumonia or exacerbation of heart failure, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). RSV can also cause severe infections that may lead to hospitalization in adults aged 60 and older, and adults with certain underlying conditions like asthma, COPD, and heart failure.