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Why expand the programme now?

The expansion of the RSV vaccine programme reflects a strategic move by NHS England to enhance public health protection. By targeting a wider group of vulnerable older adults, the aim is to reduce the burden of severe RSV illness on individuals and the healthcare system, especially during winter months.

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