Respiratory Syncytial Virus 

Have your RSV vaccine to help protect you

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.

Who's at risk from RSV

RSV infections are very common. Almost all children get them at least once before they're 2 years old.

They're not usually serious, but some babies and adults have a higher risk of getting seriously ill, particularly:

• babies under 6 months old
• young children who were born prematurely
• adults over 75 years
• babies, children and adults with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions
• people who smoke tobacco and babies exposed to tobacco smoke

For more information please see the NHS website.

Published: Sep 6, 2024