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Call to get flu vaccine ahead of Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for flu vaccination to take up the offer without delay as it remains the best defence against seasonal flu. To date nearly 500,000 vaccines have been administered this season in Northern Ireland. However, the latest respiratory report shows that flu activity has increased across all groups and settings that are monitored. Confirmed cases rose from 988 to 1,227 while hospital admissions went from 264 to 346, highlighting how important it is for people who are eligible to get the free vaccine, particularly ahead of festive

RSV vaccination for older adults in Northern Ireland: end of programme year report 2024/25

11 December 2025

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme for older adults was introduced in Northern Ireland on 1 September 2024. This report details vaccine uptake during the first year (2024/25) of the vaccination programme for older adults, from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025.

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

Protect your baby in their first few months

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.

 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation programme for older adults: factsheet for healthcare practitioners

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 older adults which aims to protect them against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) maternal immunisation programme for infant protection: factsheet for healthcare practitioners

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).

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

Your guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults

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

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

How to protect your baby from RSV

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.

Women will be offered the vaccine at their antenatal appointment around 28 weeks.

A large print accessible Word version of this leaflet is available below.

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.

Schedule of antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations

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

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

This is currently being updated, please check back for the latest update.

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