Wheatbelt mum protects bub from RSV with free immunisation

WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Wongan Hills Health Service has helped local Mum Sara Betty protect her daughter against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Having seen first-hand the impact RSV has on children, Sara was keen to get onto it when Child Health Nurse Sian Whitfield called to say the immunisation was available.

“Some of my friends have children that were hospitalised due to RSV, so I know how dangerous it can be,” Sara said.

“Lennon is very doted upon by her siblings, so having this vaccine was a peace of mind.

“I wanted her to be protected from all bugs.”

Sara told us that having the immunisation at Wongan Hills Health Service had been a pleasant experience.

“Sian helped me arrange a time to have Lennon immunised,” she added.

“The whole process was so quick and easy.”

“It’s a great initiative, and knowing she gets the immunisation for free was even better.”

All babies born from 1 October 2023 have access to the RSV immunisation through participating GPs, Aboriginal Medical Services and community health clinics.

The free immunisation program runs until 30 September.