Rising virus threat spurs winter vaccine plea for WA
Respiratory syncytial virus has surpassed influenza as Australia's leading respiratory virus this winter, prompting calls for vaccination among older Australians. Over 83,000 RSV cases have been reported nationwide, with 5044 in Western Australia. Health experts warn the virus can lead to severe illness, pushing for increased uptake of the recently free RSV vaccine among seniors.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 10:40 UTC
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