RSV vaccination programme – older adults

All adults turning 75 years old on or after 1 September 2024 will be eligible for the routine programme and should be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccine.

A one-off catch-up campaign for those already aged 75 to 79 years old on 1 September 2024 will be undertaken at the earliest opportunity.

Eligible people will be invited by their GP.  These invitations will be sent out soon.  Please wait to receive an invitation from us before contacting reception.

Please note: You may have heard of the programme to protect infants by vaccinating pregnant women (from 28 weeks).  This vaccination programme is not being undertaken by Lonsdale Medical Centre.  Please contact maternity services or your midwife for further information.

RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for infants and the elderly. 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 strongly encourage those aged 75 to 79 to come forward for their vaccine when they are invited from September.

Older Adults:
• A single dose of vaccine will help to boost protection as you reach an age group at highest risk of serious RSV infection.
• Everyone turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September 2024 will be offered a single dose of RSV vaccine.
• The vaccine will also be offered to those who are already aged 75 to 79 years on 1 September 2024.
• RSV vaccine is given all year round

Further information is available at the Gov UK website.
 

Published: Aug 14, 2024