NHS specialists have called on those eligible for a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) jab to get vaccinated following a spike in cases across Australia.

Australia experienced unprecedented RSV cases last year, with NHS bosses noting that the Australian winter frequently serves as a reliable predictor for virus patterns in England. From the beginning of 2025, the infection has been steadily increasing, with almost half of documented cases affecting youngsters under five.

Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for NHS England, said: "Getting vaccinated while pregnant is the best way to protect your baby from the moment they are born, and now is the time for mums to act, to make sure their babies are protected ahead of their first few months this winter, when there tends to be more bugs

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