Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms and is the leading cause of young children going to hospital.
The Australian Government and SA Health are partnering to deliver the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Maternal and Infant Protection Program.
As RSV case numbers increase each winter, it’s important to get immunised and protect your baby against RSV disease.
RSV Maternal Protection Program
- A free maternal RSV vaccine (Abrysvo®) is available for eligible pregnant women from 28 of weeks pregnancy.
- The RSV maternal vaccine is available under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
- Getting the vaccine during pregnancy is a safe and effective way to reduce the risk of severe illness from RSV in babies younger than 6 months of age by about 70%.
- For further information see RSV Maternal Protection Program – information for pregnant women.
RSV Infant Protection Program
- The seasonal RSV immunisation (Beyfortus™) is available from 1 April to 30 September for eligible babies and infants.
- For further information see RSV Infant Protection Program – information for parents and carers.