Guidance

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): vaccination for older adults

Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for adults and resources to promote the vaccination to older adults.

From:
UK Health Security Agency and NHS England
Published
5 July 2024
Last updated
10 July 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Your guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults

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Your guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults (print version)

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Have your RSV vaccine poster for older adults (print version)

Ref: GOV-16940

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GP RSV letter invitation template - open appointment

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GP RSV letter invitation template - timed appointment

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GP RSV SMS text invitation templates - open and timed appointments

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Details

Guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults

This guide explains:

  • what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is and how you get it
  • how the vaccine works to protect older adults from RSV
  • when and how to get the vaccine

The RSV vaccination leaflet and poster are suitable for all RSV vaccination settings including GP practices.

Paper copies of this leaflet are available to order (product code: V4RSVOA1EN).

A range of translations are also available to download and order.

RSV vaccination for older adults poster

A poster for the RSV for older adults programme is available to order (product code: RSVOAEN).

RSV invitation templates

Letter and SMS invitation templates for use in local call and recall for eligible older adults by GP surgeries.

Updates to this page

Published 5 July 2024
Last updated 10 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Added revised version of the leaflet for adults.

  2. Added links to translated versions of the RSV guide for older adults.

  3. Leaflet has been updated to include details of the rare side effect Guillain-Barré syndrome.

  4. Added NHS England older adult letter and SMS invitation templates. These are intended for local use to support call and recall of eligible patients by GP surgeries.

  5. Added links to translated and accessible versions of these materials

  6. Updated to include PDF of poster.

  7. First published.

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