This is a positive care delivery indicator:
Complete = the patient has received the RSV vaccine
Not complete = the patient is eligible and may need inviting
1️⃣ RSV001 — RSV Older Adult Routine Programme
Identifies patients aged 75 or older who are eligible for the routine RSV vaccination.
What it checks
Patients who:
Are 75 or older
Are registered with the practice
Whether the patient:
Has already received an RSV vaccination
Has a recorded contraindication
Has declined the RSV vaccine in the last 12 months
What counts as complete
A patient is considered complete if:
An RSV vaccination has been recorded (by any provider)
Patients without a vaccination recorded will appear for recall.
How long patients remain eligible
There is no upper age limit (as of 1 April 2026)
Please note...
RSV002, which previously identified patients eligible for the catch up programme, was was retired on 1 June 2026, as all eligible patients are now included in the single RSV001 indicator. No action is required to update your campaigns.
📘 Coding rules used
RSV vaccination
Any recorded RSV vaccination counts (not limited to GP-administered vaccines)
Exclusions
Patients are excluded if they have:
An RSV vaccination contraindication recorded
An RSV vaccination declined code recorded within the last 12 months
Decline codes are time-limited, meaning patients may re-enter eligibility once the 12-month window has passed.
💡 Why this matters
This indicator helps practices to:
Identify patients eligible for RSV vaccination
Manage both routine and catch-up cohorts confidently
Reduce missed vaccinations in older adults
Support safe, proactive population health management
Align recall activity with NHS England programme rules