Source: NHS England 28.6.24
This week NHS England published a letter with the UKHSA outlining next steps for the delivery of two new RSV vaccination programmes that will be introduced from 1 September 2024 for older adults and during pregnancy for infant protection.
Both programmes will involve GP practices:
- Older adults: All adults aged 75 on or after 1 September 2024 will be eligible with a catch-up campaign for those already aged 75-79. Delivered via GP practices
- Pregnant women:All those that are at least 28 weeks pregnant will be eligible for the vaccine. Delivered alongside antenatal maternity settings and via GP practices (opportunistically or on request).
To help support the delivery of the new RSV vaccination programmes, two webinars for health professionals will be held on:
- 9 July 2024 (14:30 – 15:45): Maternal RSV programme for infant protection: introduction of a new immunisation programme. A webinar for health professionals. Register to join here
- 12 July 2024 (14:30 – 15:45): Adult RSV programme: introduction of a new immunisation programme. A webinar for health professionals. Register to join here.
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