RSV vaccination

If you are aged 75 to 79 and have not yet had the RSV vaccination, please call the surgery to book an appointment with the nurse.

RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for the elderly and infants. The virus can lead to pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, requiring hospitalisation and intensive care in severe cases. This new vaccine offers huge opportunities to prevent severe illness in those most vulnerable to RSV, helping to protect lives and ease winter pressures for the NHS.

We also strongly encourage women who are 28 or more weeks pregnant to speak to the maternity service to ensure your baby is protected.

Preventing the spread of RSV

RSV can spread through coughs and sneezes.

You can help to prevent the spread of the virus by covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze (ideally with a tissue, or else into the bend of your elbow), and you can wash your hands with warm soapy water frequently to kill the germs.