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Guidance: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): vaccination for older adults

Nhs England

February 4
16:36 2025

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Guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults

This guide explains:

  • what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is and how you get it
  • how the vaccine works to protect older adults from RSV
  • when and how to get the vaccine

The RSV vaccination leaflet and poster are suitable for all RSV vaccination settings including GP practices.

Paper copies of this leaflet are available to order (product code: V2C24RSV01EN).

RSV vaccination for older adults poster

A poster for the RSV for older adults programme is available to order (product code: RSVOAEN).

RSV invitation templates

Letter and SMS invitation templates for use in local call and recall for eligible older adults by GP surgeries.

Updates to this page

Published 5 July 2024
Last updated 4 February 2025 +show all updates
  1. Leaflet has been updated to include details of the rare side effect Guillain-Barr syndrome.

  2. Added NHS England older adult letter and SMS invitation templates. These are intended for local use to support call and recall of eligible patients by GP surgeries.

  3. Added links to translated and accessible versions of these materials

  4. Updated to include PDF of poster.

  5. First published.

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