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flag Western Australia will offer free RSV vaccines to 15,000 seniors in aged care starting March 2026, aiming to reduce hospitalizations after a severe 2025 flu season.

flag Western Australia is providing free RSV vaccines to about 15,000 older adults in residential aged care, investing $2.6 million to eliminate the $300 private cost. flag The move, effective March 2026, follows a severe 2025 flu season with over 12,000 RSV cases and high hospitalization rates among seniors. flag The vaccine, previously only available to infants and pregnant women, aims to reduce serious illness and healthcare strain. flag Health officials welcome the initiative, noting its potential to lower hospitalizations, though broader rollout details remain unclear.

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