Significant Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Detected in Older Adults in Swedish Long-Term Care Settings - Takeaways - MDSpire

Significant Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Detected in Older Adults in Swedish Long-Term Care Settings

  • By

  • Preeti Moar

  • Christoffer Granvik

  • Kim Blom

  • Erick Bermúdez-Méndez

  • Florian Gegenfurtner

  • Julia Wigren Byström

  • Peter Fjällström

  • Mikael Åberg

  • Johan Normark

  • Karin Loré

  • Anders F. Johansson

  • Mattias N. E. Forsell

  • February 24, 2026

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    RSV significantly impacts older adults in long-term care facilities, leading to high hospitalization and mortality rates.

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    Vaccination against RSV for older adults has been recommended in Sweden, particularly for those over 75 and those with specific conditions.

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    The study utilizes a national biomonitoring platform to assess antibody dynamics to RSV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 among LTCF residents.

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    Longitudinal serological surveillance provides insights into respiratory virus exposure and informs future vaccination strategies.

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    The study highlights the need for improved data on RSV vaccination uptake among older adults in Sweden.

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Significant Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Detected in Older Adults in Swedish Long-Term Care Settings

  • by Preeti Moar, Christoffer Granvik, Kim Blom, Erick Bermúdez-Méndez, Florian Gegenfurtner, Julia Wigren Byström, Peter Fjällström, Mikael Åberg, Johan Normark, Karin Loré, Anders F. Johansson, Mattias N. E. Forsell

  • February 24, 2026

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