New and updated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) resources

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:

For more information visit - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

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