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NCIRS releases new and updated FAQs resources

As the weather cools across Australia and new vaccines and treatments become available, NCIRS has published a suite of FAQs resources on three of the most common respiratory diseases in Australia: influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Authored by NCIRS specialists and designed to support both immunisation providers and the general public, the resources are based on the latest expert research and Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice.

Access the FAQs:

Influenza

COVID-19

RSV



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