Older Australians are set to receive free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations this winter to ensure they are protected from the common and potentially deadly virus.
From May 15, Australians aged 75 and over and can receive free RSV vaccination, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be eligible from the age of 60.
Eligible Australians can receive the free RSV vaccine through their preferred local health service including GPs, immunisation clinics, community and Aboriginal health services and participating pharmacies.
RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to hospitalisation, intensive care and death. Aged care residents are particularly vulnerable due to shared living arrangements and frequent contact with staff and visitors.
Free RSV vaccinations for seniors
