RSV could cut short the things you want to do

Magic Johnson teamed up with GSK to help make sure communities are aware of the risk respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could pose to older adults.

Despite usually causing mild symptoms, RSV may cause more severe infections in older adults, including those with certain underlying conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or congestive heart failure.

No matter how healthy older adults feel, the reality is immune systems weaken with age,
which can increase the risk of infections such as RSV.

Hear Magic Johnson Talk About RSV

Hear Magic Johnson Talk About RSV

Given his passion for advocating for those who need it most, Magic Johnson discusses RSV and the risk it could pose to older adults.

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    MAGIC JOHNSON:

    Imagine you’re doing something you love.

    ON SCREEN TEXT:

    Earvin “Magic” Johnson

    Basketball Hall of Famer

    MAGIC JOHNSON:

    RSV could cut it short.

    ( lights in an empty auditorium suddenly turn off )

    ON SCREEN TEXT:

    Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    ( lights in the empty auditorium turn back on )

    MAGIC JOHNSON:

    RSV is a contagious virus that usually causes mild symptoms but can cause more severe infections that may lead to hospitalizations in adults 60 and older

    ON SCREEN TEXT:

    Adults 60+

    MAGIC JOHNSON:

    …and adults with certain underlying conditions, like COPD, asthma, or congestive heart failure.

    ON SCREEN TEXT:

    COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    MAGIC JOHNSON:

    Talk to your doctor, and visit CutShortRSV.com

    ON SCREEN TEXT:

    [GSK logo]

    CutShortRSV.com

    Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a paid spokesperson on behalf of GSK.

     

    Intended for US audience only.

    Trademarks owned or licensed by GSK.

    RSAVID230013 May 2023

    Produced in USA.

Magic Johnson was compensated by GSK for his participation in this program.

Talk to your doctor and learn more about RSV.

Find out more about what RSV is, the symptoms, and how it spreads.

WHAT IS RSV?

Learn about vaccination and how to help prevent RSV.

RSV PREVENTION

Get answers to frequently asked questions about RSV.

RSV RESOURCES

RSV infection can be serious. Vaccination is available.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about RSV vaccination.

Find out about older adults’ risk of RSV.

RSV AND OLDER ADULTS

Learn about the risk of RSV for older adults with underlying conditions.

RSV AND UNDERLYING CONDITIONS