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Did you know there is a vaccine that helps protect against RSV?

  • Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
  • Type: News Item
  • Published: 2nd July 2025
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The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is being offered to people turning 75 and pregnant women.

RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness for older adults and in babies under one year of age. For those at greatest risk, RSV can cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis, leading to complications and hospitalisation.

The NHS in Scotland recommends you have the RSV vaccine if you are:

  • 75 years old on and between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026
  • pregnant.

Those aged 76-79 who have previously not received the RSV vaccine, may also be eligible for vaccination. Contact your local immunisation team for further information. Older adults who are eligible will be sent an appointment letter. Pregnant women are encouraged to speak to their midwife about getting the vaccine from 28 weeks of their pregnancy.

For more information please visit www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult or www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-baby

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