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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Vaccination

Commons · Question 3717 · Tabled 2 Sep 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on what criteria he selected the ages for RSV vaccine roll out.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 6 Sep 2024

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes began on 1 September in England. The immunisation offer consists of a maternal programme for pregnant women to protect newborn babies, a routine programme for those turning 75 years old, and a c...