RSV is a common virus that can infect people of all ages. It can cause a range of respiratory illnesses – from mild colds to severe conditions like bronchiolitis (inflammation of the airways) or pneumonia (infection of the lungs).
RSV is the most common cause of hospitalisation in infants and young children in Queensland, with almost all children experiencing at least one RSV infection within their first 2 years of life.
Immunisation is the best way to protect your newborn baby from RSV.
Free RSV immunisation is now available for the following infants and young children:
All infants born on or from 1 February 2024, up until less than 8 months of age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants, up until less than 8 months of age.
Infants with certain complex medical conditions, up until less than 8 months of age.
Infants with certain complex medical conditions 8 months up to 19 months of age (inclusive), until 31 October 2024.
To get your baby immunised against RSV, for more information on the RSV immunisation including what medical conditions are included, contact your child’s routine immunisation provider today.