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NHS urges 1.3 million to get RSV jab and warns it's 'not just a winter illness'

NHS England has urged 1.3 million older people to get vaccines for Respiratory Syncytial Virus , stating it is 'not just a winter illness' and can lead to severe complications for vulnerable groups.
The RSV vaccine was first rolled out in September 2024, with nearly 1.5 million people vaccinated, including over 1.3 million aged 75-80.
Steve Russell, National Director for Vaccinations and Screening at NHS England, emphasized the importance of vaccination, saying, 'It is vital everyone eligible gets vaccinated.'
A study in The Lancet suggested that the first season of vaccination could prevent up to 2,500 hospital admissions and 60,000 RSV illnesses in older adults.

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Newbury Today

Why health officials are urging older adults to get the RSV jab

How to spot the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus and the simple steps to protect yourself

12 days ago

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Metro News

1,300,000 people urged to get vaccine against spreading respiratory virus

RSV is a common virus – but can be dangerous to certain individuals (Picture: PA) More than one million people in England have been urged to get vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with health officials warning that the virus is ‘not just a winter illness’. While RSV infections are common and not usually serious, adults over the age of 75, babies under six months and people with a weakened immune system can become severely ill. The v…

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Northern Echo

NHS urges 1.3 million to get RSV jab and warns it's 'not just a winter illness'

Health officials have warned that people need to be protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by the vaccine.

13 days ago·County Durham, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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1.3m people urged to get RSV jab amid warning it is ‘not just a winter illness’

The virus can lead to serious complications like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Millions urged to get new vaccine for RSV which causes the common cold

NHS England appeals for 1.3 million eligible people to come forward for a new jab against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which can lead to serious complications

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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iNews

What is RSV and who is most at risk?

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. RSV symptoms make it difficult to distinguish from the common cold or other respiratory viruses, such as flu or Covid-19.Along with the norovirus sickness bug, the four viruses circulating simultaneously have piled pressure on hospitals this winter, many of whom have been forced to adopt emergency measures as beds filled up. RSV infection…

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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