Private RSV vaccine
We are offering the RSV vaccine privately for adults aged 60 and over.
please note that It’s offered free on the NHS if you’re pregnant or aged 75 to 79.
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.
RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life.
It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses, such as:
pneumonia (a lung infection)
bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies)
pneumonia (a lung infection)
bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies)
These illnesses can cause serious breathing problems. They may need to be treated in hospital and can be life-threatening.
Getting an RSV infection can also make your symptoms worse if you have a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The RSV vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious breathing problems like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
Who should have the RSV vaccine
You can get a free RSV vaccination on the NHS if:
you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy to help protect your baby after they’re born
you’re aged 75 to 79
you turned 80 years old after 1 September 2024
you’re aged 75 to 79
you turned 80 years old after 1 September 2024