Research reveals that even low levels of air pollution significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections in adults, ...

Many children and adults lack protection from respiratory virus infections provided by vaccines." 2025 The Charlotte Observer. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Since 2023, vaccines are now available and are highly recommended, especially for older adults. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes mild to severe respiratory infections.

One of the most concerning aspects of the study is that the link between air pollution and lung infections was observed even ...