RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccines

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Pregnant women and elderly people urged to get RSV vaccine to protect against serious respiratory illness

NHS Greater Manchester is urging every eligible person in the city region, to get the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine which is now available.

RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness and is particularly dangerous for infants and the elderly. The virus can lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia which require hospitalisation and even intensive care in severe cases.

Those eligible for the new RSV vaccine include:

  • those turning 75 on or after 1 September 2024
  • those aged 75 to 79 on 1 September 2024 as part of the catch-up campaign
  • those who turn 80 in the first year of the programme until 31 August 2025
  • pregnant women from week 28 of their pregnancy

For more information about RSV and the vaccine, visit the NHS Greater Manchester website.