FAQs

Ask if AREXVY is right for you

FAQs

Ask if AREXVY is right for you

Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist

  • As someone aged 60 years or older, should I be concerned about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
  • How could RSV impact me if I have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or chronic heart failure (CHF)?
  • Should I get vaccinated for RSV?
  • Is vaccination with AREXVY right for me?
  • How effective is vaccination with AREXVY?
  • What are the side effects of AREXVY?
  • When and where can I get vaccinated with AREXVY?

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AREXVY FAQs

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  • What is AREXVY?

    AREXVY is an FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus in people 60 years of age and older.

  • Why should someone who is 60 years or older consider getting AREXVY?

    In a clinical study, AREXVY was:

    • Over 82% EFFECTIVE in preventing lower respiratory disease from RSV in people aged 60 years and older
    • Over 94% EFFECTIVE in preventing lower respiratory disease from RSV in people aged 60 years and older with asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic heart failure (CHF), advanced liver or kidney disease, or any chronic respiratory/pulmonary disease

  • Who can get AREXVY?

    AREXVY is available for people aged 60 and older.

  • How is AREXVY given?

    AREXVY is a single-dose injection (or “shot”) given in the upper arm.

  • What are the most common side effects of AREXVY?

    The most common side effects of AREXVY are:

    • Injection site pain
    • Tiredness
    • Muscle pain
    • Headache
    • Joint pain

  • Is vaccination with AREXVY covered by insurance?

    The cost of vaccination with AREXVY will depend on your insurance coverage, but for most people aged 60 years and older, AREXVY is expected to be covered by insurance.

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RSV FAQs

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  • What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

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

  • What factors and health conditions can put you at risk due to RSV?

    People aged 60 years and older, including those with certain underlying conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic heart failure (CHF), have a greater risk for developing a severe infection from RSV. In fact, some severe RSV infections may even lead to hospitalization.

  • Why should I be concerned about RSV?

    RSV is a contagious virus. The body’s immune system typically weakens with older age and has a harder time fighting off infections, such as those from RSV. If you are aged 60 years or older or have certain health conditions, you may be at risk for severe infections from RSV. Ask your doctor about your risk.

  • When is RSV season?

    The seasonality of RSV can vary. Factors such as geographic location, population density, and 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

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