Medical staff in Western Australia have been warned after reports of the wrong immunisations being given to patients.
The West Australian reports a vaccine update was sent to medical offices in the western state on Thursday reminding staff to make sure they are giving patients the right jab for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
“It is essential to check the correct RSV immunisation product is being given prior to administration,” WA Health said.
“Recent reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register and Western Australia Vaccine Safety Surveillance System has indicated that some Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunisation products have been administered incorrectly.”
In the alert, WA Health urged staff to use the correct products according to the Australian Immunisation Handbook
NewsWire has contacted WA Health for further comment.
There are different types of RSV jabs for particular demographics.
Beyfortus (nirsevimab) can be given to children aged up to two-years-old, while Abrysvo is a vaccine registered for women who are 28-36 weeks pregnant and for adults over the age of 60.
Another vaccine, Arexvy, is registered for adults over 60, or adults over 50 with increased risk.
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