RSV vaccination programme
NHS England will issue national RSV invitations in February 2025 to support uptake in those eligible for the vaccine. Invitations will be sent nationally using a digital first approach. This means NHS England will email everyone with a registered email address and will also attempt to contact people through the NHS App. If the app message is not delivered or read within 24 hours, a text message will be sent. A letter will be sent to people without a registered mobile number.
Invitations will be sent to:
- Individuals in the older adult catch up cohort (defined as those aged 75- 79 on 31 August 2024) who have not yet been vaccinated.
- Individuals who have turned 75 since 1 September 2024 who have not yet been vaccinated.
The invitation will include a call to action for those eligible to contact their general practice to book an RSV vaccination appointment. Practices are asked to ensure they have sufficient capacity to meet the expected increase in demand for RSV vaccination appointments.
Practices are reminded that they should continue to complete their own local call and recall for the RSV vaccination programme.