Get a Step Ahead One StepThis Autumn: Flu, COVID‑19 and RSV Vaccines
You may have received flu and COVID‑19 boosters several times in recent years, and it’s natural to wonder: “Do I really need another one?”
The answer is yes – and there’s another important vaccine to know about this Autumn.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be serious for pregnant women, babies, and older adults. While it isn’t part of the regular annual boosters like flu and COVID‑19, it’s offered year round as one jab gives lasting protection. Getting vaccinated now is the best way to stay healthy, reduce the risk of serious illness, and protect the people around you – from young children to older family members.
Why RSV Matters for Pregnant Women and Babies
RSV can cause serious breathing problems in newborns and young babies. Pregnant women who get the RSV vaccine pass protective antibodies to their babies before birth. This helps keep babies safe in the first months of life, when RSV can be most dangerous.
Whether it’s your first jab of the season or a booster, autumn is the perfect time to get protected.
Who Can Get Which Vaccines?
| Group | Flu | COVID‑19 Booster | RSV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnant women | ✅ | ✅ (if immunosuppressed) | ✅ (from 28 weeks) |
| Children 2–3 years | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| School-age children (Reception–Year 11) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Children 6 mo–17 yrs in clinical risk groups | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adults 65+ | ✅ | ❌ (except if 75+) | ❌ (except if 75–79) |
| Adults 75+, care home residents, immunosuppressed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
When and How to Get Your Vaccines
Flu vaccine:
- Pregnant women and children: from 1 September 2025
- Most other eligible adults: from 1 October 2025
- Children will be offered vaccines through their schools.
📱 Book your flu jab: book through the NHS App or website. No need to wait to be invited.
COVID‑19 booster:
- Adults 75+, care home residents, immunosuppressed: from 1 October 2025
💉 Get your booster: book through the NHS App or website, or visit a participating pharmacy. No need to wait to be invited.
RSV vaccine:
- Pregnant women: from 28 weeks until giving birth
- Older adults: Please wait to be contacted.
🍼 Protect your baby: speak to your midwife, or visit the RSV vaccination drop-in at the RVI.
Stay Well This Autumn
Vaccines are quick, safe, and effective. By getting yours, you help protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Don’t wait – book your autumn vaccines today and get one step ahead of flu, COVID‑19, and RSV.