RSV expert video and translated resources
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause a range of severe respiratory illnesses such as bronchiolitis in children and pneumonia. RSV is spread through droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. The droplets can be inhaled by others or land on surfaces where the virus can live for several hours.
Symptoms of RSV disease include: runny nose; cough; fever; wheezing or difficulty breathing.
It may be a mild disease for some, but it can cause serious illness and hospitalisation in otherwise healthy children and adults.
RSV expert video with Dr Linny Kimly Phuong
This video features Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, infectious diseases paediatrician and VRHN Executive Group member, explaining what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is, how it spreads, and why it’s especially serious for young babies. Dr Linny answers common questions about symptoms, complications, and how the maternal RSV vaccine helps protect newborns during their most vulnerable months. The video also covers vaccine safety and what to expect after immunisation. It’s a helpful resource for expectant parents and carers.
It has been translated into:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) maternal vaccination consumer fact sheet and video
This fact sheet provides information about the National Immunisation Program (NIP) maternal RSV vaccine including information about:
- eligibility for the free maternal RSV vaccine
- RSV vaccination timing
- RSV Immunisation products provided through State and Territory programs
- Where to get the maternal RSV vaccine or immunisation product
- reporting the vaccine to the Australian Immunisation Register.
The fact sheet has been translated into:
There’s also an animated video on how vaccines work more broadly, and how vaccination during pregnancy protects your baby from birth.
