What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
RSV is a virus that is a common cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infection.
Repeated infections are common throughout life because natural infection does not confer long-lasting immunity.
RSV disease is most common in very young children, elderly people and First Nations people.
In adults, RSV usually causes upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as cough, sore throat and nasal congestion, similar to other respiratory viruses. Wheezing, earache and sinus pain occur more commonly with RSV infection than with other viruses. Lower respiratory tract infection can also cause wheezing and breathing difficulty. In children, primary RSV infection usually occurs by two years of age.
It is a leading cause of hospitalisation due to lower respiratory tract infection and bronchiolitis in infants aged up to six months.
PRICING
Members - $341.01
Non-members - $378.90
NIP (Pregnant women only) - Free
Payment is required at the time of administering the vaccine.
Pre-booking is recommended for this service. Whilst we do offer walk-in service at all BUFS Pharmacies, service is subject to availability and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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RSV immunisation is recommended for:
All adults over 75 years
All pregnant women to protect their newborn infant (at 28-36 weeks gestation)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 60 to 74 years
Adults aged 60 to 74 years with medical conditions that increase their risk of severe disease due to RSV
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The RSV vaccine is currently subsidised on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for pregnant women only. The cost of the RSV vaccine for non-eligible Bendigo UFS members is $341.32, and for non-members $378.90. Payment is required at the time of administering the vaccine.
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Walk-in appointments are currently available at all Bendigo UFS Pharmacies stores but a walk-in appointment is not guaranteed. Pre bookings are available.
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We recommend visiting www.betterhealth.com.au as a great information source. To locate RSV information directly visit here.
Last updated May 2025