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 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).
All pregnant women in Northern Ireland should be offered and recommended a screening test for HIV at their booking visit or at the earliest available opportunity if presenting later in pregnancy.
This poster encourages uptake of the whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women. Cases of whooping cough are on the increase – by getting the vaccine while pregnant you can protect your baby.