Free RSV Vaccination in Blackburn
Free NHS Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination at Curo Pharmacy — for adults aged 75 and over, care-home residents, at-risk adults aged 65–74 (from 1 September 2026) and pregnant women from 28 weeks. Protect against a leading cause of severe respiratory illness.
Clinics run Monday to Thursday, from 1 October 2026. Walk in, call us, or book this vaccination through the NHS National Booking Service.
Check eligibility on the NHS websiteHow to find us on the NHS site: after choosing your vaccine, enter postcode BB2 3HS, then choose “Curo Pharmacy” (St George's Surgery, Haslingden Road) from the list.
About the NHS RSV Vaccination Programme
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that's usually mild in healthy adults — but can be serious in older adults and very young babies. RSV is a leading cause of hospital admissions for respiratory infection in both groups.
The NHS RSV vaccination programme launched in autumn 2024. It's a single dose that provides lasting protection. It covers adults aged 75 and over, residents of care homes for older adults, and pregnant women from 28 weeks (to protect newborns). From 1 September 2026 it also extends to adults aged 65–74 who are immunosuppressed or have a high-risk chronic respiratory condition (not including well-controlled asthma).
RSV protection in three steps
RSV can be serious for older adults and newborns — one vaccination gives long-lasting protection.
1. We check eligibility
The NHS RSV programme covers adults 75+, care-home residents, at-risk 65–74s (from Sept 2026) and pregnant women from 28 weeks — protecting you, or passing protection to your baby.
- Adults 75+ & care-home residents
- At-risk 65–74s — from Sept 2026
- Pregnant women from 28 weeks
2. We vaccinate
A single dose administered by a trained vaccinator — for most older adults, one jab covers multiple RSV seasons.
- Single dose for most
- Trained vaccinators
- Private consultation room
3. You're covered
Protection against severe RSV illness — and for mums-to-be, antibodies passed on protect your baby through their most vulnerable months.
- Long-lasting protection
- Protects newborns via mum
- GP record updated
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What's included & eligibility
NHS RSV vaccination eligibility:
Included / eligible
- Adults aged 75 and over (one-off vaccination — no annual booster needed)
- Residents of a care home for older adults
- From 1 September 2026: adults aged 65–74 with a high-risk lung condition (e.g. COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis or poorly-controlled asthma) or a weakened immune system (e.g. from chemotherapy, a transplant, HIV or certain long-term medicines) — your pharmacist will confirm
- Pregnant women from 28 weeks of pregnancy onwards
Not included / not eligible
- Adults aged 64 or under (unless pregnant from 28 weeks)
- Adults aged 65–74 without a qualifying clinical condition (unless pregnant from 28 weeks)
- Well-controlled asthma on its own — only poorly-controlled asthma qualifies (see criteria below)
- Children (infant RSV protection comes via maternal vaccination or other NHS programmes)
- Individuals with confirmed severe allergic reactions to vaccine components
See the full clinical criteria for at-risk adults aged 65–74
From 1 September 2026, adults aged 65–74 qualify if they fall into one of the clinical risk groups below (source: UKHSA Green Book, RSV chapter, Table 1). This is a guide, not a self-diagnosis — your pharmacist assesses eligibility against the current Patient Group Direction.
High-risk chronic respiratory disease
A severe lung condition, including:
- Poorly-controlled asthma*
- COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
- Bronchiectasis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung fibrosis
- Pneumoconiosis
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
*Poorly-controlled asthma is defined as: two or more courses of oral steroids in the past 24 months, OR on maintenance oral steroids, OR one or more hospital admission for asthma in the past 24 months. Well-controlled asthma does not qualify.
Immunosuppression (due to disease or treatment)
Including, but not limited to:
- Chemotherapy, or radical radiotherapy
- Solid organ transplant; bone marrow or stem cell transplant
- HIV infection at any stage
- Multiple myeloma, or a genetic disorder affecting the immune system (e.g. SCID)
- Immunosuppressive or biological therapy (e.g. anti-TNF, rituximab, protein-kinase or PARP inhibitors, cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate)
- Systemic steroids for more than a month at 20 mg/day or more (prednisolone-equivalent)
- A history of haematological malignancy (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma)
- Long-term immunosuppression for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma or psoriasis
What to expect
The RSV vaccine is a single injection in the upper arm. Most patients are in and out of our consultation room within 10 minutes.
Arrive & check in
Walk in or call ahead. Our team will let the pharmacist know you're here.
Private consultation
You'll be seen in our consultation room — confidential, unhurried, and at your pace.
Clinical assessment
Your pharmacist will assess your needs and follow NHS-approved clinical pathways.
Outcome & aftercare
You'll receive a clear plan — and where appropriate, a record is shared with your GP.
Ask us about RSV Vaccinations
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RSV Vaccinations FAQs
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Do I need a booster?
Can I have it with my flu and COVID vaccines?
I'm pregnant — when should I have it?
I'm under 75 — can I have the RSV vaccine?
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