Chapter 18a - Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Status: Updated on

Date of updateKey changes
V2 18
November 2025
  • Updates to recommendations for vaccination against
    respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults to reflect
    NIAC’s October 2025 updated recommendations.
  • Epidemiology updated to reflect 2024/2025 season and
    increased detail on epidemiology in older adults.
  • Vaccine efficacy, effectiveness, co-administration and
    adverse effects data updated to include results of recently
    published studies.
  • Information about mRNA-1345 (mResvia, Moderna)
    included.
  • Minor formatting changes to align with house style.
V1 28 August
2025
  • Removed detailed guidance on the use of pavilizumab, as
    pavilizumab, while authorised in the European Union, is no
    longer available for use in Ireland.
    Minor updates to recommendations for immunisation of
    infants and high-risk children to reflect NIAC’s March 2025
    updated recommendations for the passive immunisation of
    infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
  • Minor formatting changes throughout to align with house
    style.