Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine – Frequently Asked Questions

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

This fact sheet provides answers to common frequently asked questions:

• What is RSV?
• How do I catch RSV?
• How common is RSV?
• What is the difference between an RSV vaccine and an RSV immunisation product?
• Who should get an RSV vaccine?
• Who should receive an immunisation product?
• Why should I or my child get an RSV vaccine or immunisation product?
• When will the RSV vaccine be available through the National Immunisation Program?
• Who can get a free RSV vaccine under the National Immunisation Program?
• Can I get my baby an RSV immunisation product through the National Immunisation Program?
• Will RSV vaccines for older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults or people with medical risk conditions be available under the National Immunisation Program or state and territory programs?
• Will my state or territory have RSV programs for other groups?
• How many RSV vaccine or immunisation product doses do I or my baby need?
• How and where can I get the free maternal RSV vaccine or immunisation product?
• Do both my baby and I need to get an RSV vaccine or immunisation product?
• Do we still need to get the RSV vaccine or immunisation product if I or my child has already had RSV?
• Do I or my baby need to get the RSV vaccine or immunisation product in every pregnancy or every year?
• Are RSV vaccines and immunisation products safe?
• Are there any side effects from RSV vaccines and immunisation products?
• Is it safe to have an RSV vaccine or immunisation product at the same time as other vaccines?
• I already paid for an RSV vaccine or immunisation product and now I am eligible for a free one. Can I get my money back?
• Where can I get more information about RSV vaccines and immunisation products?

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