Pathogen
Respiratory syncytial virus.
Patient services
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
Source: RKI vaccines A–Z. Patient information, not medical advice.
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Transmission
Droplets, smear infection.
Clinical picture
In infants severe bronchiolitis and pneumonia. In seniors: flu-like courses with pneumonia, often hospitalisation.
Vaccine protection
Adjuvanted vaccine (Arexvy, Abrysvo). Infant protection currently by nirsevimab antibody or maternal vaccination.
Who should be vaccinated?
STIKO: single vaccination from age 75, or from age 60 in patients at risk.
Vaccination schedule (STIKO)
- Einmalige Dosis (ab 75 J.)
Booster: STIKO seit 2024: einmalige Impfung ab 75 J. (bzw. ab 60 J. bei Risiko). Aktuell keine Auffrischung empfohlen.
Further information on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus): RKI vaccines A–Z.
