RSV hospitalizations in US adults reached high levels pre-vaccine, especially impacting those 75 and older, underscoring the need for awareness and prevention efforts.
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Nov 14 2024 Study uncovers staggering RSV impact on US adults, with ICU admissions and in-hospital deaths notably high—prompting calls for better testing and vaccine coverage to reduce the severe toll on those most vulnerable.
Respiratory syncytial virus infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality among US adults, especially those aged 60 years or above. Study Design The study analyzed data from the RSV Hospitalization Surveillance Network , which conducts population-based monitoring of RSV-related hospitalizations in 58 counties across 12 states, covering an estimated 8% of the US population.
During the study period, 16,575 RSV-related hospitalizations among adults were identified. Among these patients, 58% were females, 42% were males, and the median age was 70. Extrapolation of adjusted hospitalization rates to the US adult population showed that annual hospitalization estimates ranged from 123,000 in 2016-2017 to 193,000 in 2017-2018. For the same periods, annual ICU admission estimates ranged from 24,400 to 34,900.
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