Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination
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 as it can cause pneumonia and flare-ups of existing lung disease and other long-term conditions.
Important
We are currently in the process of inviting eligible patients for their Spring Covid and RSV Vaccination.
For more information regarding the Covid vaccine, go to our page here
In the UK, each year it causes around 9,000 hospitalisations in those aged 75 years and over. A new national vaccination programme has been introduced to all 75- to 79-year-olds. Mendip Vale is offering you the opportunity for our eligible patients to get vaccinated and protect yourself in time for the Winter.
Go to the NHS website for more information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/
When are the RSV Clinics?
We are currently sending letters to all those eligible to have their RSV Vaccination, those aged 80 or over who haven't had the vaccine before.
North Somerset
Clinic dates coming soon!
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Clinic dates coming soon!
1. What is the vaccine called and administered?
The RSV Vaccine is called Abrysvo® which is a single one-off dose, administered into your arm.
2. I don’t want the vaccine. Do I need to inform the surgery?
It’s not a problem if you do not want the vaccine but, please let us know by ringing the surgery, and we can mark your record as ‘declined’.
3. I can’t make the time given to me in my invitation letter
We strongly encourage patients to make every effort to attend for these important vaccinations on the date and time given to you – appointments are spread across the day to avoid over-crowding and queues to keep people safe. If you are unable to attend the appointment date and time given, the surgery will be in contact with you to arrange an alternative time and date within the next 6 months. Please do not call the surgery. You do not need to contact the surgery to say you are coming at another day/time.
4. Patient spouse/partner has been sent an appointment to one of the clinics, but it’s at a different time. Can they come together?
We have tried to ensure household members are given the same appointment time, but this is not always possible if their first names are at different ends of the alphabet. Households or those who are sharing transport arrangements who have both been sent an invitation are welcome to come together at the same time.
5. Can I still have my RSV vaccine with a cold symptoms?
Yes, you can still have your RSV vaccine if you have cold symptoms proving that you do not have an active fever or shortness of breath
6. Will there be RSV Vaccination clinics for those who are pregnant?
If you are pregnant and would like to have the RSV vaccination, please contact the practice for an appointment.
7. When are the Covid & RSV Vaccinations?
Your Covid and RSV vaccinations have been ordered. We will be inviting all eligible patient in the next few weeks. The clinics will be held in April. For more information regarding Our Covid and Flu clinics got to Covid-19 Vaccination (mendipvale.nhs.uk)