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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, highly contagious virus that affects the airways and lungs. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect against serious disease caused by RSV. 

Who should get vaccinated against RSV 

Anyone who wants to protect themselves against RSV can talk to their health professional about getting vaccinated. 

The Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends RSV vaccination for specific groups including: 

• pregnant women at 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy 

• people aged 75 years and older  

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 years and older 

• people with medical risk factors for severe RSV disease aged 60 years and older.  

RSV monoclonal antibodies are recommended for:  

• young infants up to 8 months of age whose mothers did not receive RSV vaccine in pregnancy, or who were vaccinated less than 2 weeks before delivery 

• young infants up to 8 months of age who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease, regardless of their mother’s vaccination status 

• children aged 8 months to under 2 years who have medical risk factors for severe RSV disease in their second RSV season. 

Read more - https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccine?language=en