Seniors, especially those who have comorbidities, are at higher risk of severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus infections due to their weakened immune systemsPublic health experts are raising concerns for senior citizens and Filipinos with comorbidities regarding the serious risks associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus . According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country has over nine million seniors aged 60 and above.
He emphasizes that while RSV can infect individuals at any time of the year, it spreads more intensively during the rainy months from September to February, peaking in the colder months of October and December. - This highly contagious virus spreads easily within households, seven where one infected person typically infects three others, and while most are infectious for three to eight days, older adults may transmit the virus for extended periods.
Dr. Lenora C. Fernandez, head of Pulmonary Services at Asian Hospital and Medical Center and former President of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians, highlights the extensive aftercare needed by RSV patients even after hospital discharge, stressing the burden this imposes not only on the patients themselves but also on their families.
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