Age limit for RSV vaccination

I wrote to my MP about this (and other things)and received a copy of a letter from Parliamentary Under-secretary of state for Public Health, who says that the decision about eligibility when a new vaccination programme is introduced is based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation".It was decided that the greatest benefit would be gained from vaccinating 75-79 year olds.as there was currently very limited available evidence about the vaccine's efficacy for those over 80."
I did hear on a Saga piece that there were fewer over 8os in the over 80 group, therefore less evidence, but cannot vouch for that.
The JVC added that an " extension to the initial programme would be considered when there is more certainty about protection in the very elderly and the impact of the programme on 75-80 year olds "

Bed, or jab?

It’s probably a way of not getting lots of old people filling up hospital beds. Sensible really. If only you could get one.

75-79 yrs it’s the first year, limited quantities available, the aim is to expand the age group if it proves as effective as expected.
It is supposed to protect against low level winter respiratory viruses.

If youve had the Flu and Covid jabs the next best thing to do is wear a mask in crowds or shopping.

I lost my long and mildly amusing response, and return to find all the info has already been helpfully provided. Yes I think it’s worth while, my arms are already stuffed with vaccinations, one more won’t hurt. 😭 . If only I can get it,

Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Thanks,I just looked it up and found this.

Infants
The CDC recommends two immunizations for infants to protect them from severe RSV:
Maternal RSV vaccine: Pregnant women can receive the Pfizer Abrysvo vaccine to boost their immune system and produce antibodies that pass to the baby through the placenta.

RSV antibody: Infants can receive an RSV antibody after birth.

Adults
The CDC recommends the RSV vaccine for adults 75 and older, and adults 60–74 who are at high risk for severe RSV. Adults at high risk include those with chronic heart or lung disease, a weakened immune system, or other chronic medical conditions.

You have to be 75-79. I'm not sure why. We have had ours. MissA it's something to do with preventing respiratory illness. We'd never heard of it but we got called and went.

Same with my surgery Silverlining48 - one clinic only, and then nothing. A couple of weeks later I got a notification on the NHS website about this vaccination, telling me to wait until I heard from my local surgery!

What is the RSV one, please?

Husband and I are the right age but our surgery had one clinic a while ago but apparently no plans for another. They didn't offer us any advice so I looked online and cant find anything helpful.

As for your question anno, I can’t help I’m afraid. It’s a mystery.
I have no idea if others have had the same problem.