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Everything you need to know about the new RSV vaccine!

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RSV (or Respiratory syncytial virus) is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. It usually gets better by itself and is mild for most people, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. Almost everyone will have RSV at some point in their life. Symptoms of RSV include: 

  • cough
  • sore throat
  • sneezing
  • a runny or blocked nose

It can also make you become wheezy or short of breath and lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions.

The UK will become the first country in the world to have a national programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both newborns and older adults against RSV. The vaccine is being offered to those 75-79 and pregnant women. From 2025 the vaccine will then be offered to patients as they turn 75. Only one dose is needed and will boost your protection. We are able to offer the vaccine from 01st September and have started to invite patients who are eligible. 

Pregnant women will be offered their vaccine by their midwife, however we are able to provide it at the surgery if a patient requests it. 

For more information please visit the NHS website: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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  • cough or cold
  • upset stomach
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  • runny nose
  • diarrhoea
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  • Conditions that can't be treated with over the counter medication or advice from a Pharmacist
  • Coughs lasting more than three weeks
  • New moles appearing or existing moles changing shape, size or colour

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  • If you don’t have a GP to call or if your GP practice is closed
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If you have a non-life-threatening illness or injury, there are lots of ways you can access advice and care without going to an Emergency Department. This allows emergency staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait. Visit for same day, urgent, minor injuries or illness when your GP practice is unavailable, such as such as sprains and suspected broken bones

  • fractures and lacerations
  • insect and animal bites
  • stitches (sutures)
  • dressing care
  • minor cuts and bruises
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