From 1 September 2024 – We can offer the Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine (RSV) to a cohort of eligible patients. (This does not replace the annual flu vaccine).
adults turning 75 years (older adult routine programme). These patients will remain eligible until they attain 80 years and will not be eligible thereafter
· adults aged 75 to 78 years on 31 August 2024 (older adult catch-up programme). These patients will remain eligible until they attain 80 years and will not be eligible thereafter
· adults aged 79 years on the 31 August 2024 (older adult catch-up programme). These patients will remain eligible until the 31 August 2025 (so, exceptionally, will be eligible aged 80) and will not be eligible thereafter.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.
To book an appointment from 1/9/24, please book in on line or contact the surgery.
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