RSV

abbreviation for

1. respiratory syncytial virus: (in pathology) a common virus that causes mild coldlike symptoms such as runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and fever in most adults, but that can cause more serious illness in infants, young children, elderly adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.
2. Bible. Revised Standard Version.

RSV

abbreviation for

1. Revised Standard Version (of the Bible)
2. respiratory syncytial virus

Example Sentences

Vaccines against viruses like flu, Covid and RSV already exist and protect millions of people every year - but there has never been a vaccine licensed against norovirus.

From BBC

This autumn and winter are expected to be similar to last year in terms of the circulation of COVID, flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, Cohen said.

From Los Angeles Times

The RSV vaccine is recommended for all those age 75 and older, as well as those ages 60 to 74 who are at increased risk of developing severe symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times

Up to 160,000 older adults are hospitalized for RSV annually, and the disease is responsible for 6,000 to 10,000 deaths each year, Daskalakis said.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you’re over 75 — slam dunk, you should also get a RSV shot,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times