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RSV isn’t Just a cold

It can become serious

STARTS
LIKE A COLD¹

For some, RSV can progress to pneumonia, severe respiratory illness, and hospitalization.

OVER 180,000
Hospitalizations²

Adults are hospitalized with RSV each year in the US

ONE
Dose³

Can help reduce the risk of severe RSV hospitalization.

Learn more about RSV Vaccines

Your healthcare professional can help determine which vaccine, if any, is appropriate for you based on current recommendations.

2. —> And, is the person you care about…⁴

Age 50 or older?

1. —> Does someone you love have any of these chronic health conditions?⁴

Heart Disease

Lung Disease

Diabetes

Kidney Disease

Weakened Immunity

Severe Obesity

RSV could be more
serious for them.

What does RSV Feel Like?

Day 1–3⁵

  • Runny nose

  • Cough

  • Fatigue

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For some adults it becomes⁵

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Wheezing

  • Pneumonia

  • Hospitalization

Don’t wait until RSV
becomes serious

Sources

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV in Older Adults and Adults at Increased Risk. Updated February 20, 2026.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical Overview of RSV. Updated August 18, 2025.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSVVaxView: Weekly RSV Vaccination Dashboard. Updated May 20, 2026.
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV Vaccine Guidance for Older Adults. Updated June 26, 2025.
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSVVaxView: Weekly RSV Vaccination Dashboard. Updated May 20, 2026.

Learn the risk.

Understand whether you or someone you care about may be at an increased risk for severe RSV illness.

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Talk with a healthcare professional.

Ask whether RSV vaccination is recommended based on age and health conditions.⁴

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Help protect what matters.

For eligible adults, RSV vaccination is currently recommended as a one-time vaccine.⁴

RSV1

RSV1 is a public education initiative of the Alliance for Health Implementation Science (AHIS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping more people benefit from therapies, treatments, and trials.

AHIS develops educational resources based on current scientific evidence and clinical recommendations from recognized public health and professional organizations. Our goal is to help people have informed conversations with their healthcare professionals about RSV prevention and vaccination.

AHIS does not compare or recommend one manufacturer's RSV vaccine over another. Clinical decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.