Our Primary Care Network team will be supporting the practice later in the season with the new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.

RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for infants and the elderly. The virus can lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia, requiring hospitalisation and intensive care in severe cases. The new vaccination programme is a proactive measure to mitigate these risks and enhance public health.

This is a UK-wide programme. The rollout will begin in September 2024 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in August 2024 for Scotland.

We will be communicating clinics later in the season for those who are eligible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS NEW VACCINE, PLEASE VISIT - National RSV vaccination programme announced - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)