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News Announcement Published 2 Feb 2026 Department of Health and Social Care ↗ View on Parliament

Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination for older adults

UIN: HCWS1294 I am today announcing that the year-round vaccination programme to protect older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will be extended from 1st April 2026 to also include those aged 80 years and older, and all residents in care homes for older...

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News Announcement

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2 Feb 2026

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Department of Health and Social Care

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Care Home Staff Vaccination Policy

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