Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Health alert
Status: Active
Last updated: 23 December 2024
Issue date: 23 December 2024
Issued by: NT Centre for Disease Control
Issued to: health professionals
RSV is a common highly infectious virus that can infect people of all ages. It can cause a range of respiratory illnesses – from mild colds to severe conditions like bronchiolitis (inflammation of the airways) or pneumonia (infection of the lungs).
The risk of severe RSV disease is highest in young infants and older adults, and those who have medical risk conditions. Most people get mild symptoms.
Current situation
Since early December the Top End has seen an increase in COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Cases are expected to continue to rise across the NT.
Alerts to health professionals
Notifiable disease
RSV is a notifiable disease.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | The Australian Immunisation Handbook |
| Document | CDNA National Guideline for the Prevention, Control and Public Health Management of Outbreaks of Acute Respiratory Infection in Residential Aged Care Homes | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
| Webpage | Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Respiratory syncytial virus | Health direct |
| Document | RSV medication in the Northern Territory PDF (2.8 MB) | NT Health |
Exclusion periods for schools and daycares
Exclude until symptoms have resolved.
Get a copy of the time out minimum periods of exclusion.
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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