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What is RSV and who is eligible for the vaccine?

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 11 September 2026 - Categories: immunisations, Winter
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory virus that is most common over the winter period, typically November to February. Most cases are mild, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.

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What winter bug do I have? Know the signs and symptoms 

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 18 December 2024 - Categories: Winter
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We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels.   We also track other respiratory viruses – rhinovirus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and parainfluenza …

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