Residency in Long-Term Care Facilities: An Important Risk Factor for RSV Hospitalization.

ABSTRACT

Older age and comorbid conditions increase risk for severe RSV. Skilled nursing (SNF) and assisted living (AL) facilities represent an intersection of risk factors. In a 3-year prospective study (Rochester, NY) we compared population-based incidence of RSV-associated hospitalization for community-dwelling, SNF and AL adults ≥65 years. Median age was 76, 83 and 86 years, respectively, and dementia and CHF more prevalent among SNF and assisted living residents. Average annual incidence was 117 (95%CI104-132), 440 (95%CI307-629) and 740/100,000 persons (95%CI523-1045) for community-dwelling, SNF and AL adults ≥65 years, respectively, demonstrating need for unequivocal RSV vaccine recommendations in SNF and AL residents.