NHS Urges 1.3M Seniors to Get RSV Vaccine Amid Rising Cases

The NHS wants more older adults to get their RSV vaccine. Over 1.3 million people aged 75-79, and those who turned 80 after September 1, 2024, still need this important protection. “RSV isn’t just a winter problem,” says Steve Russell from the NHS. “It can strike any time of year and make older people sick.”  However, there is good news- Nearly 1.5 million people have already gotten their RSV shot since September and this vaccine could stop up to 2,500 people from going to the hospital, prevent 15,000 doctor visits, and keep 60,000 people from getting sick. RSV starts like … Continue reading NHS Urges 1.3M Seniors to Get RSV Vaccine Amid Rising Cases