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What you'll learn in this expert session

We used to think that Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) mainly affected children, causing usually a fairly mild, cold-like illness. No more.

We now know that RSV infection can cause significant morbidity even in adults, particularly older adults, and is not only common but highly infectious, and can cause repeated infections throughout life. In this presentation, A/Prof Michael Woodward will provide an update on what is now known about this virus in Australia, as well as advising what is coming in terms of prevention and treatment of RSV, including vaccines, which it is hoped will soon become available for those vulnerable to severe RSV infection.

About the Expert

A/Prof Michael Woodward AM

A/Prof Michael Woodward AM is a Geriatrician with a passion for health promotion in older people, including vaccine-preventable diseases. He is Director of Aged Care Research at Austin Health and has conducted several trials of vaccines. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Immunization Coalition and has written the Position Paper on Immunization of older people for the Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine. In 2016 he received Membership of the Order of Australia for his work in geriatric medicine and his communication to professionals.