we are offering a free vaccine for eligible patients, with clinics running on saturday’s in september

What is RSV?

Respiratory Syncytial virus is a common cause of  lower respiratory tract infections resulting in illness including pneumonia

Who can have the vaccine?

Pregnant patients can have the vaccine from week 28 of their pregnancy

Every adult turning 75 years on or after 1st September 2024 will be offered a single dose, and this year it will be offered to those already aged 75-79 years on 1st September 2024 as part of a catch up programme. You can get the vaccine up to the day before you turn 80

What is the vaccination process?

The RSV vaccine is called the Abrysvo vaccine - it is a single dose of an inactive vaccine, given as an Intramuscular injection

What are the side effects?

The same as most vaccinations, the main side effects are mild like redness, swelling around the injection site, headache, etc.

Can I have it with my other jabs?

The RSV vaccine can be given with the shingles and pneumonia vaccines
There needs to be a 1 week gap between the RSV vaccine and the flu and Covid vaccines
During pregnancy, there needs to be a 2 week gap between the RSV vaccine and the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) vaccine

When can I have it?

Clinics for RSV vaccines are running on Saturday’s in September - 7th and 14th are now available for booking, from 8am-4pm

How can I book it?

Self-booking links will be sent via SMS to eligible patients with a mobile phone number. You can also book appointments by calling our reception team

For more information regarding the RSV vaccine in pregnancy, please visit:

For more information regarding the RSV vaccine in older adults, please visit: