RSV Awareness Week

This RSV Awareness Week, 7-13 June 2026, the Immunisation Foundation of Australia invites individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and organisations across the country to unite in raising awareness about RSV and its impact, as well as champion RSV protection for infants and older adults.

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2026 Theme: Don’t Let Them Go Unprotected

RSV Awareness Week is held in early June, as winter begins and the risk of RSV increases across Australia. The virus can cause serious illness, particularly in babies, older adults and others at higher risk.

Protecting our most vulnerable is a shared responsibility. When we unite against RSV, we can reduce its impact on our families, friends and communities.

Everyone, from individuals and healthcare professionals to organisations, can help:

  • Raise awareness of RSV and its impact

  • Share trusted, evidence-based information

  • Champion RSV protection for infants and older adults

By being seen and heard, we can help protect Australia’s most vulnerable from severe RSV and related illness. Don’t let them go unprotected.

Get involved

Three women healthcare professionals standing in a pharmacy, holding informational flyers about RSV vaccination and signs of severe RSV in adults.

There are several ways you can support RSV Awareness Week:

  • Share the message: Help spread awareness by sharing your own campaign content and encouraging others to get involved.

  • Follow us for updates: Stay up to date with campaign news, resources and key messages by following the Immunisation Foundation on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

  • Browse our RSV resources: visit the IFA Resources page for fact sheets, videos, and tools for families and health professionals.

  • Download the RSV Awareness Week Toolkit here.

  • “RSV has left me with nodules in my lungs and I can’t do anything that quickens my breath,”

    Deborah, retired nurse

  • "RSV was by far my scariest parenting moment. All I can tell other new parents is do not underestimate RSV - it can be incredibly serious and is so contagious."

    Marie Compagnon, mother

  • "RSV was beyond traumatising. I honestly thought the twins were both going to die."

    Dione Nesbitt, mother