THE Western Australia Government has announced it will fund free RSV vaccines, which normally cost around $300 privately, for people aged 65 or over and living in residential aged care.
An estimated 15,000 residents will benefit, with the state having reported 12,804 RSV cases in 2025.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has welcomed the move, with WA branch president Kristian Ray saying pharmacists stand ready to work with aged care providers to vaccinate residents.
"This is a practical, prevention-first decision that removes cost and access barriers from some of our most vulnerable community members," he said.
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