NHS Scotland is offering vaccination against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) to help protect newborns, infants and older adults.
RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system.
While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness in babies under one year of age and some older adults. For those at greatest risk, RSV can cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis, leading to complications and hospitalisation.
NHS Scotland recommends you have the RSV vaccine if you are:
- 75 years old on and between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025
- 75 to 79 years old on 1 August 2024 (born between 2 August 1944 and 31 July 1950)
- Pregnant
Older adults who are eligible will be sent an appointment letter. Please wait to be contacted. For more information please visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult.
If you’re pregnant, you’ll be offered the RSV vaccine from 28 weeks. Speak to your midwife about getting the vaccine. Visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-baby and NHS Forth Valley – Antenatal for more information
Vaccination Centres
- Falkirk Community Hospital
- Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre*
- Stirling Health & Care Village
Attending your vaccination appointment
Please wear loose-fitting clothes to allow staff to administer the vaccine to your upper arm.
To avoid delays in receiving your vaccination, please arrive as close as possible to your appointment time.
If you require an interpreter or need help with travelling to your appointment, please contact the local vaccination team by emailing fv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot or calling 0800 130 3120.
Vaccination Centres
- Falkirk Community Hospital
- Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre*
- Stirling Health & Care Village