Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that that can cause serious lung infections.

While RSV infections can occur at any age, the risk and severity of RSV and its complications are increased in older adults and in neonates and small babies.

As cases of RSV can have a considerable impact on individuals and NHS services during the winter months, this Autumn all adults turning 75 years old on or after 1 September 2024 will be offered the vaccination to protect them against the RSV.

All women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant on 1 September 2024, will also be offered the RSV vaccine to help protect them and their baby.

People eligible for the RSV vaccine will be contacted by their GP and invited to attend a vaccination.

For the first time, eligible people in Suffolk and North East Essex and Mid and South Essex, will also be able to walk into certain local community pharmacies and get the vaccination, or book a pharmacy or GP appointment online.

Details of the community pharmacies where the RSV vaccine is available for walk in appointments in Suffolk and North East Essex and Mid and South Essex  are on the websites of Suffolk and North East Essex integrated care board and Mid and South Essex integrated care board.