21/06/2026
Meet Susan, who has a full diary and absolutely no plans to slow down. She certainly doesn’t have time for respiratory illnesses like ( ).
RSV is highly contagious and causes outbreaks during the winter months. Older Australians are at increased risk of severe RSV, which can lead to hospitalisation and serious complications such as pneumonia.
The good news is RSV protection is now free for all Australians aged 75+ and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60+.
If you are not eligible for the free program, you may still be able to receive the vaccine with a private prescription. This includes anyone aged 60-74 years and people from 50 years with a medical condition that increase their risk of severe RSV.
If you also want to stay cool, calm and RSV-protected this winter, speak to your GP, pharmacist or community vaccination provider. Don’t go unprotected.
For further information about RSV protection for older adults, see link in comments.