Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an enveloped RNA virus, in the same family as the human parainfluenza viruses and mumps and measles viruses. RSV is one of the common viruses that cause coughs and colds in winter. The disease can cause severe illness in the elderly or young babies.
Respiratory syncytial virus: the green book Respiratory syncytial virus: the green book, chapter 27a – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Guidance Documents and Training Slide Set for Health Care Professionals
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme: information for healthcare professionals Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme: information for healthcare professionals – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme for older adults https://www.leedsgpconfederation.org.uk/?p=14997
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination of pregnant women for infant protection https://www.leedsgpconfederation.org.uk/?p=14999
Maternal Vaccination Leaflet and Poster
For sharing, along with links to the .GOV.UK page and the health publications page where pre-order is open:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): maternal vaccination Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): maternal vaccination – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
RSV Poster for Pregnant Women RSV Poster for Pregnant Women – Health Publications
A Guide to the RSV Vaccination for Pregnant Women Leaflet A Guide to the RSV Vaccination for Pregnant Women Leaflet – Health Publications
Older Adult Leaflet and Poster
For sharing, along with links to the .GOV.UK page and the health publications page where pre-order is open:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): vaccination for older adults Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): vaccination for older adults – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
RSV Poster for Older Adults RSV Poster for Older Adults – Health Publications
Guide to the RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Guide to the RSV Vaccine for Older Adults – Health Publications