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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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