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Symptoms of RSV infection may include:
| Headache, Fever, Runny nose, Cough, Sore throat, Wheezing, Difficulty breathing |
RSV infection can lead to severe illness, and individuals aged 60 and above are more likely to be hospitalized.
| Serious complication | Pneumonia |
| Exacerbation of the following conditions: | Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma |
High-risk individuals for RSV infection:
While RSV can affect anyone, older adults (especially those with chronic illnesses) are at higher risk of developing severe disease due to RSV infection.
- Diabetic patients (aged ≥65 years): 2.4-6.4 times higher risk
- Asthmatic patients (aged ≥65 years): 2.3-2.5 times higher risk
- Coronary artery disease patients (aged ≥65 years): 3.8-6.5 times higher risk
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients (aged ≥65 years): 3.5-13.4 times higher risk
- Chronic heart failure patients (aged ≥60 years): 4-7.6 times higher risk
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Vaccination
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
Service includes:
- Doctor consultation
- 1 dose of vaccine
- Injection fee
The fee for the RSV vaccination service is HKD$2,800. Please contact us for more details.
RSV is a common virus that primarily infects the respiratory tract. It is a significant cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and can also affect the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
RSV spreads through contact with infected secretions such as mucus and saliva. It can be transmitted through hand contact, droplets from sneezes or coughs, and by touching contaminated surfaces. The virus can survive on surfaces for several hours and infect others when they touch their mouth, nose, or eyes after contact with it.
The peak season for RSV infections typically occurs in the fall, winter, and early spring, although the specific timing may vary by region.