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Aging Well | Last Active: Sep 2, 2025 | Replies (60)

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I can only share how I decided on whether to get the RSV vaccine, and how my body responded.
I have Bronchiectasis, Asthma, mild Coronary Artery Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and a history of bronchitis/pneumonia (probably the cause of my Bronchiectasis.) Due to my lung conditions, I am also prone to other, nasty lung infections - which often attack at the end of a virus, when the immune system is taxed.

Also an active senior with young grandchildren we see a lot, a traveler, and a person determined not to have to be isolated to stay healthy.

Based on the recommendations of my pulmonologist, PCP, and cardiologist, I receive all the vaccines for which I am eligible. Last fall, thinking it was too early, we waited to get our Covid boosters and both caught Covid at an OUTDOOR concert where we sat near a coughing couple for several hours. Not only did we both get it, but before we knew we were infected, we managed to spread it to several friends. It took me 2 months, a course of steroids and one of antibiotics to get rid of the ensuing infections.

Do I react to the vaccines? Every time! So rather than one day with multiple shots, I have to space mine 2 weeks apart - pain in the ?%$#, but a small price to pay. Then I enjoy a few days of feverishness, aches, etc.

PS RSV put two of my friends in the hospital last winter. And left one friend and my brother dragging for 6 weeks.

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Thanks so much for this information. I believe you convinced me to get the RSV shot. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

Since I spoke with a Medical advisor from Pfizer today I decided not to get it. I have been suffering from Latex allergies since 1997 and I get the anaphylactic reaction if I somehow get in contact with it. The RSV injection does not contain any Latex components according to this medical advisor but during its manufacturing process it cross-contaminates with Latex because they use Latex gloves and other Latex gear to manufacture it. She said that is my decision but that my risk is higher.
It is a catch 22 but ly anaphylactic reaction is horrible.