Vaccinations
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent catching and spreading infectious diseases and they prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year.
RSV Vaccinations
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds.
It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.
From September 2024, a new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be available to older adults aged 75-79 years old, and to pregnant women (from 28 weeks) to protect their baby.
Pneumococcal vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
Recommended for people with a learning disability and adults aged 65 and over.
The vaccine is free from your doctor. You can speak to a nurse or doctor at your surgery or clinic about this.
Information on vaccines
Vaccines reduce the risk of getting a disease by working with your body’s natural defences to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your immune system responds.
For further information about vaccines, including vaccinations such as Whooping Cough and MMR, please visit the NHS.uk website.