Decision on RSV vaccination for elderly as soon as duration of protection is known

According to the Health Council of the Netherlands, a vaccination programme against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for elderly and at-risk groups is recommended, but first it should be clear whether and how often repeat vaccinations are necessary. RSV vaccination is effective, but the effectiveness decreases over time. It could then be necessary to repeat the vaccination. Whether that is indeed the case should be clear before a vaccination programme can be introduced. This is the main conclusion of the Health Council in an advisory report to the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.