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Asked by Paula

AQW 14655/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health when the new vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus will be made available for (i) older people aged 75 to 79; and (ii) women who are 28 weeks pregnant or more.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 9 September 2024

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Tabled
9 September 2024
Answer due by
24 September 2024
Answered
24 September 202415 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programmes commenced in Northern Ireland from the 1st September 2024.

The RSV programme for older adults will be administered mainly by GPs, while HSC Trust Vaccination Teams will offer vaccination to eligible individuals in care homes or those who are housebound.

The RSV vaccination programme for pregnant women will be administered by HSC Trusts. This will be led by Trust vaccination services in collaboration with Trust maternity services.

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