From the 1st September, pregnant women and elderly adults in Greater Manchester will be able to get the new free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine; eligibility criteria is listed below.
RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for young babies and the elderly.
RSV can lead to pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, requiring hospitalisation and intensive care in severe cases.
This new RSV vaccine offers huge opportunities to prevent severe illness in those most vulnerable to RSV, helping to protect lives.
PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT.
