Vaccination Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Elderly

Authors

  • Peacha Ritdech Pharmacy Department, Ramathibodi Hospital
  • Pattraphorn Kamnirdsittiseree Pharmacy Department, Ramathibodi Hospital

Keywords:

RSV infection, RSV, RSV vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) in people aged 65 and over is often diagnosed lately, because the symptoms of the disease are similar to flu or other diseases, especially elderly patients with underlying diseases, which effect the patient's quality of life, leading to worsening disease progression, hospitalization, and may lead to death. Currently, there is no specific treatment, therefore vaccination is considered an alternative for health care and prevention of RSV infection. RSV vaccines are sold in Thailand. The common side effects are pain at the injection site, fever, headache, and muscle pain.

Author Biographies

Peacha Ritdech, Pharmacy Department, Ramathibodi Hospital

Pharm.D.

Pattraphorn Kamnirdsittiseree, Pharmacy Department, Ramathibodi Hospital

Pharm.D.

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2025-08-31

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Ritdech P, Kamnirdsittiseree P. Vaccination Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Elderly. Thai J Hosp Pharm [internet]. 2025 Aug. 31 [cited 2026 Mar. 5];35(2):234-4. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJHP/article/view/273999

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