Vaccinations for adults aged 65 and over

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Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. As well as protecting you, vaccinations can protect your family, friends and people in the wider community.

The vaccines offered to adults aged 65 and over

Read about the vaccines below, or watch this animation:

For more information about vaccinations and when to have them, visit: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

RSV vaccine

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine helps protect against the RSV infection a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.

RSV is spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone who has the virus.

There are some things you can do to reduce your chances of getting it or spreading it to others, such as:
- washing or wiping down toys and cleaning surfaces regularly
- not touching your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
- using disposable tissues and throwing them away as soon as you’ve used them
- trying to keep newborn babies away from anyone with a cold or the flu, especially if they were born prematurely or have serious health conditions
You can get a free RSV vaccination on the NHS if:
- you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they’re born
- you’re aged 75 or over
- you live in a care home for older adults
The vaccine helps reduce the risk of RSV causing serious problems, such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
Find out more about the RSV vaccine and how to get it.

Vaccinations for specific groups

Some groups of people may be eligible for other vaccinations – such as care home residents, carers, and people who are immunosuppressed or have other certain long-term health conditions. Certain groups of people will be offered seasonal COVID-19 vaccinations during the year.

For more information, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/

Find out more

Take a look at our seasonal vaccinations page, to learn more about how flu and COVID-19 vaccines work together to keep you safe.

Find out about vaccinations for babies, children and adults, including why they’re important and how to get them, on our main vaccinations page.

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