RSV vaccine: Expansion of older adults programme 2026

Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on expansion of the older adult RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccination programme, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with Scottish Government and NHS Boards to finalise plans for the rollout of the programme in 2026.

People aged between 75 and 79 years of age are already eligible for the RSV vaccine. The JCVI has confirmed the following additional groups will now be eligible:

• adults aged 80 years and older
• all residents in a care home for older adults

View the JCVI advice on the RSV vaccination programme

The RSV vaccine is also offered during pregnancy from 28 weeks. For more information about this offer visit NHS inform.

Updated on 2 July 2026

The RSV older adults vaccination programme is being further extended to include those who have chronic respiratory disease or immunosuppression due to an underlying condition or treatment. Eligibility applies to individuals who are:

• turning 65 years between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027
• aged 65 to 74 (i.e. up to 74+364 days) years as of 1 August 2026

The extended RSV programme will commence by September 2026 and conclude in June 2027. People who are eligible will be offered vaccination within that period.