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Call to get vaccinated as RSV programme expanded

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone who is eligible for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination to get it when invited. The call comes as eligibility for the vaccine has now been expanded to include a greater number of people, helping increase protection against the virus we would like to remind those eligible that this disease can cause serious complications and would therefore urge them to come forward for vaccination when invited. 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 year report 2024/25

13 March 2026

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.

Your guide to the RSV vaccine for residents living in a care home for older adults

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.

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 adult

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.

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 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.

RSV is a leading cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lungs) and pneumonia in children under the age of one. 

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).

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