Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) 

 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory virus that is common over the winter period, typically November to February. 

The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine is an important preventative measure aimed at protecting those most at risk, particularly adults aged 75 and older, those 65 and over with certain underlying health conditions, and pregnant women. 

This vaccine helps reduce the risk of severe respiratory illness by stimulating the immune system to defend against RSV. 

We will start to invite those eligible in due course. This will be starting oldest first (pregnant women will be called separately from 28 weeks), and invites for these patients will be going out until August 2025

Please visit the GOV UK website for more information: What is RSV and is there a vaccine? – UK Health Security Agency

Updated 14th January 2025

Published: Aug 19, 2024