Call to get vaccinated as RSV programme expanded
From 1 April, all adults over 80 years of age are eligible for the RSV vaccination and will be invited by their GP practice to get it.
RSV vaccination for infant protection (pregnant women) in Northern Ireland, end of programme report 2024/25
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme for pregnant women to provide infant protection was introduced in Northern Ireland on 1 September 2024. This report details vaccine coverage during the first year (2024/25) of the vaccination programme for pregnant women, from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025.
This leaflet is for people living in a care home for older adults who will be offered the RSV vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncitial Virus, an infectious disease of the lungs and airways that can be serious for older adults.
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.
RSV vaccination for older adults in Northern Ireland, end of programme report 2024/25
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.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), is a prevalent and contagious virus that affects the respiratory system, particularly in young children and older adults.
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 vacc
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.
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.
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.
This flyer provides information on antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations for pregnant women.
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