RSV Vaccination
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination
RSV and the RSV Vaccine
What is RSV?
RSV is a common respiratory illness that can be found year-round but is most prevalent during the winter. While most people recover from RSV within 2-3 weeks, it can sometimes lead to severe lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people over the age of 75 being hospitalised due to RSV.
RSV is also the most common reason that babies are admitted to hospital with respiratory (breathing) problems in Scotland. For more information about the RSV vaccine in pregnancy click here.
RSV Risks:
- Can occur at any age.
- Risk and severity increase with age.
Benefits of RSV Vaccination:
- Reduces the likelihood of RSV infection.
- May lead to milder symptoms if infection does occur.
Vaccine Eligibility:
The RSV vaccine is currently being offered to older adults who:
- Were born between 02 August, 1944 and 31 July, 1950
For more information about RSV or the RSV vaccine visit NHS Inform.
Booking Information
Accessing RSV Vaccination
Appointment Information: If eligible, you will receive information about your appointment or how to book via letter, text, or email.
Booking Options:
- Book or reschedule appointments by calling the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline.
General Enquiries:
- Home visits, eligibility & any general vaccination queries: Contact the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline.
Vaccination Clinics
Locations, Opening Times and Accessibility Guides
Accessibility Guides:
- Click the links below to view the Accessibility Guide of each of our Vaccination Clinics.
Language Support:
- Telephone Interpretation: Available at all clinics. Inform the vaccinator or team member of your preferred language.
- BSL Interpreters: Arrange in advance by contacting the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline.
- Videos with information about Vaccines are available in English, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Polish, Simplified Chinese & Ukranian.
EAST LOTHIAN
East Lothian Community Hospital
Alderston Road, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3PF
Open Monday – Friday, from 08:00 – 16:30. Closed 09:45 – 10:30 & 12:30 – 13:40.
54 St Baldred’s Road, North Berwick, EH39 4PU
Open Monday – Friday, from 08:00 – 16:30. Closed 09:45 – 10:30 & 12:30 – 13:40.
Musselburgh Primary Care Centre
Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7BP
Open Monday – Friday, from 08:00 – 16:30. Closed 09:45 – 10:30 & 12:30 – 13:40.
EDINBURGH
Gyle Avenue, South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh, EH12 9JY
Open Saturday – Wednesday, from 10:00 – 18:00. Closed 12:50 – 13:50.
Upper Level, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
Open Tuesday – Saturday, from 10:00 – 18:00. Closed 12:50 – 13:50.
Upper Level, Waverley Market Shopping Centre, 3/48 Waverley Bridge, EH1 1BQ
Open Thursday – Monday, from 10:00 – 18:00. Closed 12:50 – 13:50.
MIDLOTHIAN
Dalkeith Medical Practice, 24-26 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AP
Open Thursdays & Fridays, from 08:30 – 16:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
70 Eskbank Road, Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, EH22 3ND
Open Monday – Sunday, from 08:30 – 16:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
WEST LOTHIAN
Whitburn Road, Bathgate, EH48 2SS
Open Thursday & Friday, from 08:30 – 17:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
Carmondean, Livingston, EH54 8PY
Open Monday, from 08:30 – 17:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
Grounds of St John’s Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston, EH54 6TP
Open Saturday & Sunday, from 08:30 – 17:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
Linlithgow Group Medical Practice
288 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7ER
Open Saturday, from 08:30 – 17:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189a West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH
Open Monday & Friday, from 08:30 – 17:30. Closed 12:20 – 13:15.
