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Aged 75-79? You can protect yourself against serious lung infection.

Every year, thousands of older people need hospital care for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. It affects the lungs and can cause pneumonia. This can make it hard to breathe.

RSV vaccination is the best way to protect yourself. You are a priority for a free NHS RSV vaccine because of your age.

Your GP surgery will contact you to offer an appointment.

Are you pregnant? You can protect your baby from serious lung infection.

9 in 10 infants will catch the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before the age of 2.

It can cause pneumonia, bronchiolitis and breathing problems. Every year, 20,000 babies in England need hospital care for the virus.

RSV vaccination is the best way to protect your baby. You can get your free NHS RSV vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Speak with your maternity service or GP surgery to get your free vaccine.