About RSV | AREXVY (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, Adjuvanted)

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ABOUT RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
is common and contagious

What Is RSV?

RSV is a respiratory virus that can be severe and dangerous for certain people.

Adults at highest risk for severe RSV infection include older adults and those with certain conditions such as:

Asthma

Diabetes

COPD

CHF

COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CHF=chronic heart failure.

In a study among adults hospitalized with RSV, people 50-64 had ~5X HIGHER HOSPITALIZATION RATES WITH RSV compared to those 18-49 years.

RSV can even cause a sudden worsening of symptoms in certain conditions like asthma, COPD, and CHF.

RSV can cause severe complications such as PNEUMONIA.

In a study, people 50 or older with certain health conditions were at increased risk of hospitalizations with RSV*:

Diabetes

CAD

COPD

*The increased risk of hospitalizations with RSV was based on a comparison of 2 different age groups with or without these conditions. The study was conducted over 3 RSV seasons in 2 locations to estimate the incidence of hospitalizations with RSV involving 1099 adults ≥18 years old with or without certain underlying health conditions.

CAD=coronary artery disease.

What Are the Symptoms of RSV?

RSV symptoms can vary from mild to severe and last up to 2 weeks.

Symptoms of lung and lower airway infection from RSV may include:

Congestion
Cough
Shortness of breath
Wheezing

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What’s It Like Having RSV and COPD?

Tracy’s RSV Story

“My symptoms were very bad at the emergency room, so they took me right in… And it didn't take long for them to come back and tell me that I have RSV.”

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in older adults typically causes mild cold-like symptoms including runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. In older adults, however, RSV can sometimes be severe, causing hospitalization and, in some cases, death. Tracy is a patient advocate and survivor of RSV. This is her experience. Others' experiences with RSV may be different. Tracy is not a healthcare provider. She was compensated by GSK for her participation in this program.

Tracy
About ten years ago…

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COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Tracy
…I was diagnosed with COPD. It became harder for me to breathe. It takes your breath away. When I first started feeling ill, of course, I blamed it on the COPD. I had a real horrible headache. Then I started that coughin’, and that coughin’ was the kind that you coughed and your side hurt, and your stomach hurt, and you couldn't quit coughin’, no matter what you did. And I got where the point where I couldn't stand up very long. It was my husband who said, “We’d better take you to the emergency room.” So, we did. They told me I have RSV.

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Tracy’s RSV Story
RSV is usually mild, though in older adults, it can sometimes be severe.

Tracy
I was very scared. My symptoms were very bad at the emergency room, so they took me right in. They took me in the back, they did blood work and they did the nasal swab. And it didn't take long for them to come back and tell me that I have RSV. And told me they were going to admit me to the hospital. My doctor told me because of my COPD, that the symptoms are more severe for me. When I was released from the hospital, I was very weak. I was not up to par, so I still had to rest. I still didn't do anything physical.

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Most RSV infections go away on their own in a week or two.

Tracy
After a few weeks, my symptoms did start to improve. I still had a little bit of cough, but I was able to-- I felt like I was able to get up and move around a little bit more. I wanted to go get out and do normal things ‘cause I was feeling better. I was feeling closer to the way I felt before RSV. It gave me a little bit of hope that things were getting back to normal and I could plan something. I am so grateful after RSV that I can still make plans to travel and do what I want. Everybody thinks it's a cold, a bad cold. And it could be a lot worse than a bad cold. I am thankful for seeking help. And that they knew what to do. My only regret is not going sooner. That is the big key, is to go as soon as you notice some symptoms.

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How Do You Get RSV?

How does RSV spread?

Like other respiratory infections, RSV can spread from person to person in several ways. RSV can spread through:

Coughs or sneezes

Contact with someone
who is sick with the virus

Touching your face after having
contact with a surface containing the virus

How long are you contagious when you have RSV?

Most people with RSV are contagious for 3 to 8 days.

When is RSV season?

The seasonality of RSV can vary. Factors such as geographic location, population density, or even climate can impact RSV activity. But for the majority of the United States, RSV cases tend to:

rise from mid-September to mid-November
peak from late December to mid-February
decline from mid-April to mid-May

What Does It Feel Like to Have RSV?

Surviving RSV: Discover Tom’s Story

“I have learned that RSV can be a very serious illness. I had no idea it could affect older adults, like me, the way it did.”

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RSV infection in older adults typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, including runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. But in older adults, it can progress to more severe disease involving the lower respiratory tract.

Tom is a patient advocate and survivor of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This is his experience; others' experiences with RSV may be different. Tom is not a healthcare provider. He was compensated by GSK for his participation in this program.

Tom
I realize that the first thing we do in life is take an in breath and the last thing that we do in life is have an out breath. It's very important that we be aware of our breathing. I had no idea RSV could affect older adults like me the way that it did.

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Tom’s RSV Story

Tom
My wife and I built a house on a little farm that my daughter owns and began spending a good amount of time with my two grandsons. When I was taking the boys to school, the younger of the two had been coughing a lot. We thought that, you know, it was probably the flu or a severe cold. Next thing you know, I'm coughing, and it just kept getting worse and worse, and I felt like I had something in my lungs. And so, for me, I've always been able to, like, cough something loose. It didn't matter how hard I coughed, the feeling was still there. It was horrible. After several days, my daughter suggested that I go in and have somebody see what was going on. When I first went to the doctor, the test that they gave me was a nasal swab, and that is the test that determined that I had RSV. He explained to me that adults can get it, but the adults who seem to be affected by it the most are the elderly. I guess I never thought of myself as being elderly, but I was told that was the reason that I was having such a bad case of it.

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RSV is usually mild, though in older adults, it can sometimes be severe.

Tom
The doctor told me that there was no specific treatment for RSV. He told me that there might be medications that would be able to treat my symptoms. After being diagnosed with RSV, I mentioned it to my daughter, who told me that my grandson had been tested and his test came back positive that he in fact had RSV as well. I'm used to doing things outside, and I basically didn't have any energy at all. I felt like I wanted to take a nap when I got up in the morning and just didn't have any energy to do much of anything.

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Most RSV infections go away on their own in a week or two.

Tom
I was thankful that after a few days of treatment I began to realize that my lungs were feeling better, and apparently the treatment was helping me. I would certainly hope that my RSV experience would allow others to be aware that if a cough-induced breathing issue arises, don't risk not getting checked out. Go see your physician and have it diagnosed.

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Are There Ways to Protect Against RSV?

Here are some healthy ways to help protect yourself

Wash hands often

Avoid touching
your face

Sneeze or cough into your
elbow or a tissue

Clean commonly touched
surfaces frequently

Avoid contact with
sick people

Get an RSV vaccine

AREXVY is available for people 60+ and those 50-59 who are at increased risk for RSV.LEARN MORE

What Is RSV?

RSV is a respiratory virus that typically causes mild symptoms. However, RSV infections can be severe and dangerous for certain people.

Who May Be at Risk for RSV-Related Infections?

RSV can be serious for those aged 60 years and older, including those with:

Asthma
Diabetes
COPD
or CHF

CHF=chronic heart failure;

COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

What Does It Feel Like to Have RSV?

Surviving RSV: Discover Tom’s Story

“I have learned that RSV can be a very serious illness. I had no idea it could affect older adults, like me, the way it did.”

VIEW TRANSCRIPT >

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RSV infection in older adults typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, including runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. But in older adults, it can progress to more severe disease involving the lower respiratory tract.

Tom

I realize that the first thing we do in life is take an in breath and the last thing that we do in life is have an out breath. It's very important that we be aware of our breathing. I had no idea RSV could affect older adults like me the way that it did.

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Tom’s RSV Story

Tom

My wife and I built a house on a little farm that my daughter owns and began spending a good amount of time with my two grandsons. When I was taking the boys to school, the younger of the two had been coughing a lot. We thought that, you know, it was probably the flu or a severe cold. Next thing you know, I'm coughing, and it just kept getting worse and worse, and I felt like I had something in my lungs. And so, for me, I've always been able to, like, cough something loose. It didn't matter how hard I coughed, the feeling was still there. It was horrible. After several days, my daughter suggested that I go in and have somebody see what was going on. When I first went to the doctor, the test that they gave me was a nasal swab, and that is the test that determined that I had RSV. He explained to me that adults can get it, but the adults who seem to be affected by it the most are the elderly. I guess I never thought of myself as being elderly, but I was told that was the reason that I was having such a bad case of it.

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RSV is usually mild, though in older adults, it can sometimes be severe.

Tom

The doctor told me that there was no specific treatment for RSV. He told me that there might be medications that would be able to treat my symptoms. After being diagnosed with RSV, I mentioned it to my daughter, who told me that my grandson had been tested and his test came back positive that he in fact had RSV as well. I'm used to doing things outside, and I basically didn't have any energy at all. I felt like I wanted to take a nap when I got up in the morning and just didn't have any energy to do much of anything.

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Most RSV infections go away on their own in a week or two.

Tom

I was thankful that after a few days of treatment I began to realize that my lungs were feeling better, and apparently the treatment was helping me. I would certainly hope that my RSV experience would allow others to be aware that if a cough-induced breathing issue arises, don't risk not getting checked out. Go see your physician and have it diagnosed.

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Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK

group of companies.

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Get questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist about RSV

FAQs

How Do You Get RSV?

How does RSV spread?

Like other respiratory infections, RSV can spread from person to person in several ways. RSV can spread through:

Coughs or sneezes

Contact with someone
who is sick with the virus

Touching your face after having
contact with a surface containing the virus

How long are you contagious when you have RSV?

Most people with RSV are contagious for 3 to 8 days.

When is RSV season?

The seasonality of RSV can vary. Factors such as geographic location, population density, or even climate can impact RSV activity. But for the majority of the United States:

RSV cases tend to rise from mid-September to mid-November
RSV cases tend to peak from late December to mid-February
RSV cases tend to decline from mid-April to mid-May

Are There Ways to Protect Against RSV?

Here are some healthy ways to help protect yourself

Wash hands for at
least 20 seconds

Avoid touching
your face

Sneeze or cough into your
elbow or a tissue

Clean commonly touched
surfaces frequently

Avoid contact with
sick people

Stay home when you
are sick

Get an RSV vaccine

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WHAT IS AREXVY & SAFETY INFO

What Is AREXVY?

AREXVY is an FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in:

people 60 years of age and older;
people 50 through 59 years of age at increased risk for LRTD caused by RSV.

Important Safety Information

You should not receive AREXVY if you are allergic to any of its ingredients

AREXVY is an FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in:

people 60 years of age and older;
people 50 through 59 years of age at increased risk for LRTD caused by RSV.

AREXVY is an FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in:

people 60 years of age and older;
people 50 through 59 years of age at increased risk for LRTD caused by RSV.

Important Safety Information

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You should not receive AREXVY if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
A study suggests an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome after vaccination with AREXVY
Fainting can happen after getting injectable vaccines, including AREXVY. Precautions should be taken to avoid injury due to fainting
Some people with weakened immune systems may have reduced immune responses to AREXVY

You should not receive AREXVY if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
A study suggests an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome after vaccination with AREXVY
Fainting can happen after getting injectable vaccines, including AREXVY. Precautions should be taken to avoid injury due to fainting
Some people with weakened immune systems may have reduced immune responses to AREXVY
The most common side effects are pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and joint pain
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Vaccination with AREXVY may not result in protection of all vaccine recipients
Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of AREXVY. Only a healthcare provider can decide if AREXVY is right for you

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