New and updated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) resources
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August 13, 2025
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aging (the department) has released a number of updated resources to support the correct administration of RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
A single dose of the RSV vaccine, Abrysvo®, is recommended for women at 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy and is available for free through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
- Arexvy® must not be administered to pregnant women.
- Victoria is offering the RSV monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus™ (Nirsevimab) for free to eligible infants and children.
- Abrysvo® and Arexvy® must not be administered to infants or children.
- The department has produced a poster outlining the correct administration of RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibodies by cohort.
Updated resources include:
- RSV vaccine and monoclonal antibody poster – to facilitate appropriate choice of product
- RSV provider advice fact sheet
- RSV consumer advice fact sheet
- RSV frequently asked questions fact sheet.
For more information visit - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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