Description

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

This infection is caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a single stranded RNA virus. RSV infection occurs throughout the year in Hong Kong.

 

 

Recommended:

Recommendations for individuals aged 60 and above, especially those with chronic illnesses, to receive early vaccination:

• Only one dose is required, effectively reducing the risk of RSV infection and the likelihood of developing complications after infection.
• 82.6% efficacy*: Protects against lower respiratory tract diseases caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
• 94.6% efficacy*: Protects individuals with at least one coexisting condition.

 

Clinical features

RSV causes respiratory tract diseases such as infection of the airway, lungs and middle ear. It is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia for those under 1 year of age. Patients develop fever and other symptoms such as runny nose, cough, headache, decreased appetite, body ache or weakness, and occasionally otitis media.

 

Complications of Severe Infections

Severe infections can spread to the lower respiratory tract, leading to pneumonia, middle ear infections, or inflammation of the small airways. Typically, common symptoms resolve within one to two weeks of recovery. However, in cases of severe illness, patients may continue to experience symptoms such as asthma even after two weeks.

 

Mode of transmission

The virus can be transmitted by direct contact with infectious secretions, by droplets spread, or indirectly through contaminated hands, eating utensils or articles freshly soiled by nasal or throat discharges of an infected person.

 

Incubation period

The incubation period is 1 – 10 days, usually 5 – 7 days.

 

Management

The infection usually subsides in about 1 – 2 weeks

 

Instructions for use：

• Must be used on or before the expiration date
• Please show your confirmation information, order number, registered full name and phone number for verification

 

Terms and Conditions:

• This voucher is only valid for Trinity Medical Centre.
• The vaccine must be given within 90 days after purchase of this voucher. This voucher can be used at Central, Causeway Bay or Tsim Sha Tsui Trinity Medical Centre. The validity period will not be extended by this voucher.
• This voucher is non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for full or partial cash.
• You must bring this ticket to the front desk when you register.
• This voucher cannot be used with any other special offers and promotions.
• If this voucher is lost or stolen, we will not accept any liability and will not provide any reissue in such case.
• If you have any questions, please call 2192 7022 or email tmc@trinitymedical.com.hk
• Trinity Medical Centre reserves the right to amend the above Terms and Conditions without prior notice. In case of any disputes, Trinity Medical Centre reserves all rights for final decision

 

*Vaccination may not protect all recipients;

*Comorbidities of interest: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, any chronic respiratory / pulmonary disease, chronic heart failure, diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2, and advanced liver or renal disease (endocrine metabolic)