RSV vaccine walk-in clinics taking place for older people and pregnant women this July

Health and Wellbeing
Written By Mark Stillman

Older people and pregnant women are being invited to attend RSV vaccine walk-in clinics this July. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a very common viral infection that spreads easily between people and often leads to a nasty cold or mild chest infection.

But in older adults and babies, it can lead to more serious issues such as severe breathing problems, particularly in those who are frail or have other health conditions.

In worst cases, RSV can cause pneumonia (infection of the lungs) or even death.

But the RSV vaccine has been proven to reduce severity of infection and hospitalisation in older people and babies.

The walk-in sessions – available to over 75s and pregnant women from 28 weeks’ gestation - are taking place on the following dates in the following locations.

No booking is required - simply turn up:

  • Thurs, July 2 (9.15am to 4.45pm): St Isan's Church Community Hall, Heol Hir, CF14 5AE

  • Thurs, July 2 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Riverside Health Centre, Canton Court, Wellington Street, CF11 9SH

  • Fri, July 3 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Sat, July 4 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Sat, July 4 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Mon, July 6 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Tues, July 7 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Wed, July 8 (9.15am to 4pm): Penarth Masonic Hall, 55 Stanwell Road, CF64 3LR

  • Thurs, July 9 (9.15am to 4.45pm): St Isan's Church Community Hall, Heol Hir, CF14 5AE

  • Fri, July 10 (9.15am to 4.45pm): St Isan's Church Community Hall, Heol Hir, CF14 5AE

  • Sat, July 11 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PFSat, July 11 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Mon, July 13 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Mon, July 13 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Mon, July 13 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Riverside Health Centre, Canton Court, Wellington Street, CF11 9SH

  • Tues, Jul 14 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Tues, Jul 14 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Tues, July 14 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Riverside Health Centre, Canton Court, Wellington Street, CF11 9SH

  • Wed, July 15 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Wed, July 15 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Wed, July 15 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Riverside Health Centre, Canton Court, Wellington Street, CF11 9SH

  • Thurs, July 16 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Thurs, July 16 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Riverside Health Centre, Canton Court, Wellington Street, CF11 9SH

  • Fri, July 17 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Fri, July 17 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

  • Fri, July 17 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Riverside Health Centre, Canton Court, Wellington Street, CF11 9SH

  • Sat, July 18 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, CF23 9PF

  • Sat, July 18 (9.15am to 4.45pm): Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH

Victoria Whitchurch, Head of Health Protection and Health Inclusion, said: “RSV is often mistaken for a simple seasonal illness, but for older people and newborn babies it can have very serious consequences. Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and complications, so we strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to take up the offer of a free RSV vaccine."

Those with any queries should call the Cardiff and Vale vaccination team on 02921 841234.

Mark Stillman
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