RSV vaccine: Pregnant mothers and their babies to be offered free immunisation before next winter

Pregnant mothers and newborn babies in Australia will receive free RSV vaccinations before next winter in a new government initiative worth $174 million. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations by up to 90% and prevent the majority of the 12,000 annual severe RSV cases in infants. The vaccines, Abrysvo for pregnant women and Beyfortus for newborns, will be available under the National Immunisation Program, with the government investing $174.5 million.

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