RSV Vaccine

What is RSV?

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus that can cause:

• Cough
• Fever
• Wheezing and shortness of breath
• Chest infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia
  

For many healthy adults, RSV feels like a bad cold. For older adults and people with long term conditions, RSV can lead to serious complications, hospital admission, and a longer recovery.

Who is the RSV vaccine for?

The RSV vaccine service at Westbury Chemist is aimed at adults who want extra protection, including:

• Adults aged 60 and over
• Adults aged 18 and over with long term health conditions, such as: chronic heart disease and diabetes
  

If you are unsure if the RSV jab is right for you, our pharmacist will assess your medical history during your consultation.

Benefits of the RSV vaccine

The RSV vaccine is designed to:

• Lower your risk of RSV infection
• Reduce the chance of serious illness, pneumonia and hospital admission
• Help protect your independence and day to day life through the winter
  

You still need to practice good hygiene, but vaccination gives an extra level of protection.

Price and how to book online

The RSV vaccine at Westbury Chemist costs £240.

Your fee includes:

• A clinical assessment with a trained pharmacist
  
• The RSV vaccine dose
  
• Administration of the jab in pharmacy
  
• Advice on aftercare and side effects
  

Book your RSV jab online

1. Choose a suitable date and time using our online booking system.
   
2. Complete a short medical questionnaire.
   
3. Attend the pharmacy at your appointment time.

You pay £240 as part of the online booking or at the appointment, depending on how you set this up on the website.

What to expect at your appointment

Your RSV vaccination appointment at Westbury Chemist usually takes around 15 minutes.

Check in: You arrive at the pharmacy and check in with our team.

Clinical assessment: The pharmacist reviews your medical questionnaire, checks current medicines, allergies, and confirms the RSV vaccine is suitable for you.

RSV jab: The RSV vaccine is given as an injection into the upper arm.

Observation and aftercare advice: You may be asked to stay in the pharmacy for a short period and will be given clear advice on what to look out for after the jab.

Who should not have the RSV vaccine?

You may not be able to have the RSV vaccine at Westbury Chemist if:

• You have a known allergy to any ingredient in the vaccine
  
• You have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous vaccine
  
• You are acutely unwell with a high temperature
  
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding and have not discussed RSV vaccination with a doctor or specialist
  

The pharmacist will review your health and advise if you need referral to your GP or specialist.

Possible side effects of the RSV vaccine

Most side effects are mild and short lived. Common side effects include:

• Soreness, redness or swelling where the injection was given
  
• Headache
  
• Tiredness
  
• Muscle or joint aches
  
• Mild fever
  

Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare, but our team is trained to deal with emergencies. If you feel unwell after leaving the pharmacy, you must seek urgent medical advice.

RSV vaccine and other vaccines

You may be able to have the RSV vaccine alongside other seasonal vaccines, such as:

• Flu vaccine
  
• COVID-19 vaccine
  
• Pneumococcal vaccine
  

Our pharmacist will advise you on the safest timing based on your age, health status and recent vaccines.

Why choose Westbury Chemist for your RSV vaccine?

• Convenient online booking for RSV vaccination
  
• Clear, transparent price of £240
  
• Private consultation room for your RSV jab
  
• Experienced pharmacists used to providing adult vaccines
  
• Open till midnight providing accessible service with short waiting times
  

The Westbury Chemist RSV vaccine service is ideal if you want RSV protection but would rather use a private pharmacy service than wait for other routes.