RSV vaccine for older adults

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is coming to you!

We’re hosting pop-up vaccination and Immbulance drop-in sessions across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot for adults aged 75–79 who haven’t yet received their RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine.

RSV can cause serious illness in older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions – but the vaccine offers vital protection.

If you haven’t had your RSV vaccine yet, now’s the perfect time. Please come visit us at one of our pop ups, or book an appointment via this link.

Over the next week, we will be at the following locations:

Immbulance sessions:

Tuesday 12^th August – Memorial Hall Car Park. Skewen Memorial Park, off Wern Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6DP. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 13^th August – Mynydd Newydd Playing Fields (opposite Penlan Leisure Centre) Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan, SA5 7BS. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 14^th August – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Cook Rees Avenue, Neath, SA11 1UR. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Community pop-up sessions:

Monday 11^th August – The Phoenix Centre, Paradise Park, Powys Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6PH. 12:00pm – 4:30pm.

Monday 11^th August - Mayhill Community Centre, Mayhill Road, Mayhill, Swansea, SA1 6TD. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Monday 11^th August – Pontlliw Village Hall, Carmel Road, Swansea, SA4 9EX. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Tuesday 12^th August – Dementia Hwb, The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, SA1 3QW. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Tuesday 12^th August - Bryncoch Community Centre, 163 Main Road, Bryncoch, Neath, SA10 7TT. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 13^th August – Pontlliw Village Hall, Carmel Road, Swansea, SA4 9EX. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 14^th August – Unit 6 creche (next door to the library), Water Street, Neath, SA11 3EP. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Friday 15^th August - Blaenymaes Community Centre, Broughton Avenue, Blaenymaes, Swansea, SA5 5LN. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory tract infections. RSV infection is more common in children but is most serious for small babies and older adults. Most people have had RSV as a child, but a past infection may not prevent you from getting RSV again.  

For most people, RSV causes a mild illness, such as a cough or cold, and usually gets better on its own. However, a small number of older adults are at risk of becoming very unwell, especially if they have other health problems, such as heart or lung disease or a weakened immune system. 

Each year, up to 1000 people aged over 75 need hospital care due to RSV, and some of these people may die.  

RSV infections can occur all year round, but cases rise in autumn and winter. 

You can help protect yourself against serious illness from RSV by having the RSV vaccination when it is offered to you. 

Eligibility for the vaccine

About the vaccine

Safety and effectiveness