RSV programme: updated guidance for older adults’ risk groups
Practitioner guidance updated for the extension of RSV vaccination to at-risk adults aged 65–74 from September.
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Maternal RSV vaccine: newborn ICU admissions down 50%
UKHSA data shows severe RSV infections in young babies halved in the first full winter of the maternal programme.
MMRV vaccination: easy read guide
An easy read guide to the MMRV vaccine on GOV.UK.
One-off MenB programme: no payment for practices
The student and young person MenB programme is commissioned from community pharmacy, so practices that give it can't claim payment.
Reminder – publish appointments to enable pregnant women to book from 1 September 2026
Providers using the National Booking Service should publish flu appointments from 1 September 2026; early bookings are restricted to pregnant women.
Reminder to opt in to participate in children’s flu programme 2026-27
Sign up via CQRS for the 2026/27 childhood flu programme.
Flu vaccine delivery cancellations to cause ‘significant disruption’, GP leaders warn
GP leaders warn flu vaccine delivery cancellations will cause significant disruption.
Flu specifications updated for people experiencing homelessness
From 1 October 2026, people aged 16+ experiencing homelessness are in the national flu programme. GP specifications are updated.
Pneumococcal: updated PGD template for infants
A PGD template for PCV13/PCV15 for infants aged 16 weeks to under 2 years.
Pneumococcal Green Book chapter updated (PCV21, homelessness)
Updated for MHRA approval of Capvaxive (PCV21) and JCVI advice on people experiencing homelessness.