Immunisation providers are reminded that all infants born on or after 1 October 2023 entering their first RSV season are eligible to receive free RSV immunisation until the end of the program on 30 September 2024.
This Quick Reference Guide can be printed to assist busy practices in determining key program information such as eligibility, dosing and more.
Translated consumer factsheet ‘Nirsevimab – what parents need to know’ is now available on HealthyWA and the WA Department of Health website.
The factsheet is available in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Hindi, Korean, Karen, Thai, Vietnamese and Simple Chinese. The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia also have resources available for Aboriginal families and communities here.
This Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Awareness Week (4 to 10 June), is an important opportunity to spread crucial awareness about RSV and the importance of RSV protection. The Immunisation Foundation of Australia have a range of RSV Awareness Week materials available to share in your practice including a helpful campaign kit.