Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a common respiratory virus that generally causes mild illness with cold-like symptoms. Most cases recover after 2-3 weeks of illness, but RSV can cause severe illness in some people, including newborns, infants and older adults, leading to complications and hospitalisation.
These learning resources have been designed to help equip registered healthcare practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver the RSV immunisation programmes.
Whether you are new to RSV vaccination or seeking to enhance your expertise, these materials provide up-to-date guidance, best practices, and key insights to support safe and effective immunisation.
Learning Resources
Please note: These educational resources continue to be updated as required to support this programme but do not replace the clinical judgement of practitioners. Practitioners should refer to the UK Health Security Agency Green Book Chapter when administering the vaccine
RSV Vaccination Programme to Protect Infants
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Slides - Read Only Version 1 180325
RSV Vaccination Programme to Protect Older Adults
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Slides - Read Only Version 2 18032025
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Version control log for RSV Vaccine Older Adults and Infants
Instructional video of the storage and preparation for the administration of Abrysvo®
NOTE, this video demonstrates preparation of the vaccine using the needle provided within the vaccine pack. NHS Boards may be using additional safety needles for administration, practitioners should check locally.
Additional Resources
View the JCVI advice on RSV immunisation programme.
View the CMO Scotland letter RSV Vaccination programme
NHS Inform – RSV vaccine during pregnancy
NHS Inform – RSV vaccine for older adults
