NHS urges eligible people to get free RSV vaccination

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NHS England has launched a new campaign to encourage uptake of free RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccinations which will be available from 10 February 2025.

RSV causes common colds and coughs but, for the most vulnerable, it can lead to more severe infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. If you’re eligible to receive it, you should be contacted by your GP surgery and offered an appointment.

This includes:

  • Individuals turning 75 years old ahead of 10 February 2025
  • Individuals aged 75-79 as of 1 September 2024

Dr Ian Reckless, chief medical officer at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, said:

“The RSV vaccine can protect our most vulnerable populations from some of the most severe respiratory infections.  I strongly urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated.  By doing so, you not only protect yourself but also help safeguard those around you.  Let’s take this important step together to ensure a healthier community.”

Eligible residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who have not yet taken up the offer of a free RSV vaccination should expect to receive an invitation in the coming months, and should book an appointment at that time.

More information about the RSV vaccine, as well as about all NHS vaccination programmes, is available on the NHS website.

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