Tag: RSV
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Infant RSV immunisation: thousands protected, but gaps remain
Australia’s RSV protection milestone: free infant immunisation for all babies In 2025, Australia rolled out free access to RSV immunisations for all infants, marking a watershed moment in the fight against a virus that routinely causes hospitalisations among young children. Early indicators suggest the program has saved lives and reduced the burden on hospitals, but…
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Infant RSV Immunisation in Australia: Thousands Protected, Yet Gaps Remain
Introduction: A watershed moment for RSV protection In 2025, Australia introduced free access to RSV immunisations for all infants, supported by the national RSV Mother and Infant Protection Program (RSV-MIPP). Early indicators are promising: thousands of babies have been shielded from severe RSV, and hospital admissions for RSV-related bronchiolitis and pneumonia have fallen compared with…
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Optimizing post-pandemic surveillance: evaluating COVID-19 and respiratory virus systems in the Philippines (April 2023)
Introduction The April 2023 evaluation provides a comprehensive look at how the Philippines monitored COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses across national, regional, and local levels. Using mixed methods, the study assessed operations, interconnectivity, and performance, with a focus on sustainable, multisource surveillance for SARS-CoV-2, influenza-like illness (ILI), severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), and respiratory syncytial…
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Optimizing surveillance post-pandemic: evaluating COVID-19 and other respiratory virus systems in the Philippines (April 2023)
Overview: A comprehensive post-pandemic evaluation This study presents a cross-sectional evaluation of the Philippines’ surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses as of April 2023. Conducted across national, regional, and local levels, the mixed-methods assessment examined operations, interconnectivity, and performance to identify opportunities for sustainable, multisource respiratory virus surveillance. The project centered on six…
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Optimizing surveillance post-pandemic: An evaluation of COVID-19 and other respiratory virus surveillance systems in the Philippines, April 2023
Overview: A pandemic-informed look at the Philippines’ respiratory virus surveillance The April 2023 evaluation provides a comprehensive, mixed-methods assessment of the Philippines’ surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens. Conducted across national, regional, and local levels, the study examined six surveillance streams—COVID-19 case-based surveillance, traveler screening, SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance, severe…
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New Brunswick accelerates vaccine access with COVID-19 and flu shots starting Oct. 14
Vaccines available in New Brunswick starting Oct. 14 New Brunswick is expanding vaccination access as the respiratory illness season approaches. The province announced that new free COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will be available to eligible residents starting October 14. People can book appointments online now, with vaccination clinics set to begin next week. What vaccines…
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Windsor Regional Hospital Prepares for Respiratory Season
Windsor Regional Hospital Prepares for Respiratory Season As respiratory virus season approaches, Windsor Regional Hospital is outlining its plans to manage possible surges while keeping the community protected. Hospital officials report that current case numbers are low, but vigilance remains high as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) begin to appear in the region.…
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Windsor Regional Hospital Prepares for Respiratory Virus Season
Windsor Regional Hospital Readies for Respiratory Virus Season As the respiratory virus season approaches, Windsor Regional Hospital is actively preparing to manage potential surges in COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Hospital leaders stress that while current case numbers are low, proactive planning helps protect patients, staff, and the wider Windsor-Essex community. Current Situation…
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FluWatchers: Canadians Volunteer to Track Respiratory Illness
FluWatchers: A national volunteer effort to monitor respiratory illness As cold and flu season tightens its grip, public health officials rely on a mosaic of data sources to keep communities informed. One innovative component of Canada’s FluWatch monitoring system is FluWatchers—a national volunteer-based program that supports early detection of respiratory illnesses across the country. By…
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FluWatchers: Canadians track respiratory illness nationwide
What is FluWatchers and why it matters As the cold and flu season advances, health professionals scramble to identify outbreaks early. FluWatchers is a national, volunteer-based program that supports the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) FluWatch monitoring system. By gathering weekly symptom data from volunteers, it helps public health teams spot rising trends in…