RSV Vaccine
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Our teams are professionally trained to provide you with the highest standard of treatments and services, so every time you visit, you leave with a positive experience.
RSV Vaccine | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination | Allied Pharmacies
The RSV vaccine protects against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can cause serious lung infections in older adults and young babies. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can lead to bronchiolitis, pneumonia and severe breathing problems in vulnerable people.
Vaccination helps protect against severe illness caused by RSV and reduces the risk of complications and hospitalisation.
At Allied Pharmacies, pharmacists provide RSV vaccination advice and healthcare consultations, helping eligible patients access protection against this respiratory infection.
Use the postcode search to find your nearest Allied Pharmacy offering RSV vaccination services.
What Is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.
Most people experience mild symptoms similar to a cold, but RSV can cause serious illness in:
Because complications can be severe, vaccination is recommended for certain high-risk groups.
Who Should Get the RSV Vaccine?
In the UK, the RSV vaccine is offered through the NHS vaccination programme to help protect people most at risk of severe infection.
You may be eligible if you:
Vaccination during pregnancy helps pass protective antibodies to the baby, reducing the risk of severe RSV infection during the first months of life.
Why Is the RSV Vaccine Important?
Although RSV infections are common, they can cause serious complications in vulnerable people.
Possible complications include:
Vaccination helps reduce the risk of severe illness and protects vulnerable groups within the community.
RSV Vaccination Schedule
The RSV vaccine is given as a single injection in the upper arm.
Key points about the vaccine:
Your pharmacist or healthcare professional will advise whether you are eligible and when vaccination should be given.
How the RSV Vaccination Service Works
Getting vaccinated at Allied Pharmacies is quick and convenient.
Consultation - The pharmacist will review your medical history, eligibility and vaccination requirements.
Vaccination - The vaccine is administered as a simple injection in the upper arm in a private consultation room.
Aftercare Advice - You will receive guidance about possible side effects and when protection begins.
Why Choose Allied Pharmacies?
Allied Pharmacies provide convenient healthcare and vaccination services across communities throughout the UK.
Our pharmacies offer:
Our pharmacy teams provide safe and reliable vaccination services to help protect against respiratory infections.
Find an RSV Vaccine Near You
RSV vaccination services may be available at participating Allied Pharmacies across the UK.
Use the postcode search above to find your nearest pharmacy offering RSV vaccination and healthcare advice.
Our pharmacists provide convenient access to vaccination services to help protect against serious respiratory infections.
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