Adults
Find vaccination information for all adults over 25 years of age.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
From 1 September 2024 the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine will be available to help protect older people from becoming seriously unwell from the respiratory virus.
Who is eligible for the new vaccine:
- Older adults aged 75-79.
Where can I get the RSV vaccine in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland:
If you are aged between 75 -79 you are eligible for the RSV vaccine and can get vaccinated this autumn. You can either:
- Wait for your GP practice to invite you for a vaccination.
Visit one of the mobile vaccination clinics across LLR. Mobile vaccination clinics offer all eligible people the opportunity to get vaccinated without booking an appointment and to walk-in when suitable for them. To view a full list of upcoming clinics, visit: leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/vaccinations/.
Based on a recent study in the Lancet, in the East Midlands the new programme could prevent 388 hospital admissions and 1163 A&E attendances for infants each year – a critical, life-saving step forward to help front line staff prepare for increased winter pressures.
Covid-19
As we move into autumn and winter, protection from any earlier Covid-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from Covid-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn.
Eligible groups this autumn and winter:
- Adults aged 65 years and over.
- Residents in a care home for older adults.
- Individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group.
- Frontline NHS and social care workers, and those working in care homes for older people.
Having your Covid-19 vaccination this autumn will give you protection from becoming seriously unwell with Covid over winter. You can have the autumn vaccine as long as you’ve had a minimum of 6 months since your last vaccine dose. If you are eligible, you can get protection from an autumn Covid-19 vaccination even if you have not taken up a Covid-19 vaccine offer in the past.
Flu vaccination
The autumn and winter months signal the start of colder weather and an increase in the spread of viruses such as flu. To help combat the spread of flu those most at risk are now being offered their free flu vaccination. If you’re eligible, you need to know why it matters that you take up the offer.
Flu is far more than just a bad cold. For those susceptible, it can increase the risk of developing serious lung and airway infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia or can make existing conditions worse. Flu spreads easily and can lead to hospitalisation – in some cases, even death. The flu virus is constantly evolving, which is why getting vaccinated each year is vital.
Eligible groups this year:
- Everyone aged 65 years and over.
- Individuals under 65 with certain medical conditions, including children and babies over 6 months of age.
- All pregnant women.
- Care home residents
- Carers
- Those living with people who are immunocompromised.
- Frontline health and social care workers.
Pneumococcal vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. It’s recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, especially adults aged 65 and over.
Click here for more information on the pneumococcal vaccine.
Shingles
The shingles vaccine helps protect eligible people against shingles. It’s recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
What the shingles vaccine is for
Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.
You’re more likely to get shingles, and it’s more likely to cause serious problems, as you get older or if you have a severely weakened immune system.
The shingles vaccine helps to:
- reduce your chances of getting shingles
- reduce your chances of getting serious health problems if you do get shingles
From 1 September 2023, you’re eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 65.
You’ll be offered 2 doses of the vaccine. These are given between 6 and 12 months apart.
Your GP practice should contact you to make an appointment to have your shingles vaccine. Contact your GP surgery if you think you’re eligible for the shingles vaccine and you’ve not been contacted about it.
You’ll remain eligible until your 80th birthday (but you can have your 2nd dose up until your 81st birthday).
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