New NHS Vaccination programme against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
New NHS Vaccination programme against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Following guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), we are writing to systems to set out next steps for delivery of 2 new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes from 1 September 2024, for older adults and during pregnancy for infant protection.
RSV is a common respiratory virus that that can cause serious lung infections. While RSV infection can occur at any age, the risk and severity of RSV and its complications are increased in older adults and in neonates and small babies, and it has a considerable impact on individuals and NHS services during the winter months.
Following successful completion of a competitive tender and with funding approved from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), we are pleased to be able to provide further information about the programme. We ask that you share this with all local partners involved in commissioning and delivering the programme.
Training resources
There are two training guides which are very helpful for health professionals please see link below
RSV Leaflets - 29.7.24
RSV leaflets are now available in a variety of other languages to order or download as needed from Health Publications. Orders can be made by placing the order on backorder on-line or by contacting Health Publications directly on 0300 123 1002.
The leaflets are available in the following languages:
Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish, Yoruba.
The resources will also be available to order in large print, Braille and an Audio and BSL version will also be able to be downloaded/linked to.
RSV FAQs updated 19 August 2024
To support you with the implementation of RSV vaccination programme we have compiled a frequently asked questions document (FAQs)
