Practice News

RSV Vaccine

The department of Health have introduced a new RSV vaccination programme.  RSV is a common Respiratory virus that can cause serious lung infections. While RSV infection can occur at any age, the risk and severity of RSV and its complications are increased in older Adults and in neonates and small infants. The RSV Vaccine will be offered as a single dose of RSV Vaccine to the cohort of adults turning 75 years and over  from 1st September 2025.  We will be sending letters/texts out to all eligible patients to attend for this vaccine. 

SHINGLES VACCINE (SHINGRIX)

The list below is for patients who are eligible for the Shingrix vaccines:-

Patients who are Immunocompetent ie:-

• are aged 65 or 70 years on 1st Sept 2025
• are aged 66 or 67 years on 1st Sept 2025 and have never received a shingles vaccine
• are aged between 71 and 79 years and have never received a shingles vaccine 
• Patients who are Severely Immunosuppressed ie:-
• are aged 18 years and above and meet the definition of severe immunosuppression (This includes patients due to commence therapy).

 If you wish to have the Shingles vaccine and are in any of the above groups, please ring the health centre to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse

Published on 2nd Jun 2026