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The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine is offered to adults at the highest risk of serious illness from RSV infection.

The delivery of the RSV older adult programme to all eligible citizens has completed for 2024.

The Abrysvo vaccine is offered to protect against RSV in Scotland. It’s usually given as an injection in your upper arm.

You may be able to get the RSV vaccine at the same time as other vaccines like shingles or pneumococcal.

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Important: About RSV vaccinations

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The respiratory syncytial virus vaccine helps to protect people from RSV. Find out when the vaccine is given and how it works, at NHS inform.

The RSV is also offered during pregnancy, regardless of age.

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Getting the RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against infections caused by RSV. 

Last updated: 7 October 2024

Next review date: 7 April 2025