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RSV – it’s not just a winter vaccine

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those eligible that the potentially life-saving Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination aimed at protecting newborns and older adults is available all year round, it’s not just a winter vaccine. Rachel Spiers, Immunisation and Vaccination Programme Manager at the PHA, said: “RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system, particularly in young children and older adults. RSV infections often leads to mild cold-like symptoms, but in some cases, especially in infants and individuals with compromised

This poster encourages pregnant women to get their vaccines against whooping cough (pertussis) and RSV (respiratory syncyctial virus) to help protect their baby in the first few months.

 

This factsheet for health professionals provides details of the immunisation programme for older adults which aims to protect them against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

This factsheet for health professionals provides details of the immunisation programme for pregnant women which aims to protect their newborn babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme launches in Northern Ireland

As the new life-saving Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme aimed at protecting newborns and older adults launches in Northern Ireland the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those eligible to get vaccinated when invited. RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system, particularly in young children and older adults. RSV infections often lead to mild cold-like symptoms, but in some cases, especially in infants and individuals with compromised immune systems, it can cause severe respiratory issues and hospitalisation. From the

This information leaflet describes how you can help protect yourself from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by having the vaccine if you are eligible.

From September 2024, pregnant women can get vaccinated to help protect their babies from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a virus that affects the lungs and can be very serious for young babies.

This flyer provides information on antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations for pregnant women.

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