RSV vaccination programme
The UK will have a national programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both newborns and older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The rollout, which will start from 1 September in England, includes both a vaccine for pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their newborn babies, a routine programme for those over 75, and a one-off campaign for people aged 75 to 79. These are the groups at the greatest risk from RSV, based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. Wales and Northern Ireland will also start their schemes in September, while Scotland will begin its rollout from 12 August.