Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older Australians – Program advice for health professionals

This fact sheet provides advice for vaccination providers on administering Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines to older Australians.

This fact sheet provides advice for health professionals on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) RSV vaccine for older Australians including information about: 

  • eligibility for the free RSV vaccine 
  • RSV vaccination timing 
  • RSV Immunisation products provided through State and Territory programs 
  • reporting the vaccine to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). 

Read the advice in this factsheet in conjunction with the Australian Immunisation Handbook at Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | The Australian Immunisation Handbook

For help reporting all RSV maternal and infant immunisations to the AIR, visit Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) - Infographics - Health Professional Education Resources and go to Report vaccinations for infants to the AIR

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