What You Need to Know About Fall-Winter Vaccines

Immunizations have been shown to lower the risk of severe respiratory virus disease and stop infections from spreading to others. Talk to your healthcare professional about the best timing to protect you and your family. You can get these immunizations from your healthcare professional or pharmacist, or find a vaccine clinic or program near you.

Flu Vaccine

• Everyone age 6 months and older
• Adults age 65 and older may choose to get a higher dose

What: 1 dose that targets multiple flu strains

When: Any time during flu season, September-March 

Where: Your healthcare professional, your local pharmacy, or a vaccine clinic

COVID-19 Vaccine

Recommended for everyone age 6 months and older

What: Targets newer variants

When: Available now

Where: Your healthcare professional, your local pharmacy, or a vaccine clinic

RSV Immunization

Adults over 50

What: 1 dose of vaccine         

When: Available now, talk to your healthcare professional 

Where: Your healthcare professional or local pharmacy

People 32-36 weeks pregnant

What: 1 dose of vaccine

When: September-January

Where: Your OB-GYN or other maternal healthcare professional

Infants younger than age 8 months

What: Monoclonal antibody shot

When: October-March

Where: Your child's pediatrician or family healthcare professional

Some children age 8-19 months at high risk for RSV

What: Monoclonal antibody shot

When: October-March

Where: Your child's pediatrician or family healthcare professional