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.

For more information please follow this link   

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