Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine – Frequently Asked Questions

This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions that consumers may have on the Maternal RSV vaccine and the RSV monoclonal antibody.

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Fact sheet
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General public
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English

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

  • eligibility for the free maternal RSV vaccine
  • RSV vaccination timing
  • RSV monoclonal antibodies 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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