Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. A new vaccine has been developed and will be introduced from September 2024 for older adults AND pregnant ladies from 28 weeks of pregnancy. It is a single dose vaccine given just once.
Who is Eligible to receive the vaccination?
Older Adults – Everyone turning 75 years old on or after the 01 September 2024 will be offered a single dose of RSV vaccine. This is because older adults are more at risk of serious complications from RSV. You can still get the vaccine up to the day before you turn 80. For this first year of the programme the vaccine will be offered to those who are already aged 75 to 79 years on 01 September 2024 as part of a catch up programme.
Pregnant Ladies – Pregnant Ladies from week 28 of their pregnancy will be offered the vaccine. If you do not hear from the practice and you reach 28 weeks of pregnancy please contact us to arrange an appointment at the surgery to receive your vaccine
The first clinics have been set up and will run on the following dates. The practice is in the process of sending our invites but if you haven’t heard and are eligible according to the criteria above please contact us to book an appointment:-
Saturday 07 September
Friday 06th September
Friday 13th September
Saturday 14th September
For further information please follow the links below:-
Your guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A guide to RSV vaccination for pregnant women – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
