Older adults in nursing and care homes are at significant risk of severe RSV infections, leading to high rates of hospitalization and mortality.
A systematic study gathered data from multiple research databases and included 20 relevant studies that highlighted varying incidence and case fatality rates of RSV among this population.
Common pre-existing health issues linked to higher RSV risk included chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and dementia, indicating the importance of monitoring these individuals closely for RSV infections.