About this resource
Publication date:
Publication type:
Fact sheet
Audience:
General public
Language:
English
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?