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Episode - RSV in Older Adults
Published: Jul 8, 2025
Authored by Dr. Krishan
In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, staying informed about healthcare choices has become increasingly important. Dixie Crawford and Dr. Krishan have joined forces to host an engaging new podcast series to talk all things healthcare, wellbeing and wellness.
Check out the episode to hear their insightful discussion on RSV infections in older adults. Information provided in this episode is intended as a guide only and does not replace advice provided by your healthcare professional.
Dixie is a proud Barkindji woman from Brewarrina (in north-west NSW, Australia) who lives on Ngunnawal country. She is the Founder and Managing Director of First Nations community engagement consultancy, Nganya.
Dr. Krishan is a proud dad, husband, and soccer coach at his children’s local primary school. He has a background in hospital medicine and community health, with experience in general practice and working with Aboriginal communities. Dr. Krishan is passionate about people-centered care and empowering individuals to take control of their health. He is also the Medical Director for Pfizer Australia and New Zealand.
These podcasts are frank and open conversations to help inform and empower First Nations people and the community with facts and information about everyday health concerns, like how to talk to your doctor about your health questions, and the health checks we need at every stage of life.
In this episode Dr. Krishan and Dixie Crawford discuss the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a highly contagious respiratory virus, on older adults. Dr. Krishan highlights older adults who are most at risk, including First Nations elders,1 people with other medical conditions,1 those with a weakened immune system,1 and people who live in a care facility.2 Our hosts delve into how RSV is diagnosed, the symptoms to look out for, and when to seek medical care to protect vulnerable adults.
"Older adults often have other medical conditions as well that put them at risk of getting a severe infection. They may be immunocompromised, they may be frail, and this places them at risk of not being able to fight off the infection as well as a healthier younger adult may be able to."
Dr. Krishan Thiru
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