Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory illness. Very young children and elderly people have an increased risk of severe disease and hospitalisation due to RSV.

A single dose vaccine is recommended by ATAGI for all adults over 75 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged over 60 years and any adults over 60 years with medical conditions that increase the risk of severe disease due to RSV. Medical conditions associated with increased risk include cardiac disease, chronic respiratory conditions, immunocompromising conditions, chronic metabolic disorder eg diabetes, chronic kidney disease and chronic neurological conditions.  

At this time, the adult vaccine is only available by private prescription, at a cost of $350. Our GPs are able to provide a prescription for collection from a pharmacy and our nurses will administer for you.

All Queensland infants, born from 1 February 2024, are eligible for a free RSV immunisation. The vaccine will be offered at the time of birth or prior to discharge from hospital. 

Eligible infants that were not immunised in hospital at the time of birth are able to present to Queensland Children's Hospital - Level 2 (next to Pharmacy). It is a drop in clinic open Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Once an infant reaches 8 months of age, they will no longer be eligible for this dose. Please note that Salisbury Medical Centre is not able to provide this immunisation.