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What You Need to Know About Fall-Winter Vaccines

Immunizations have been shown to lower risk of severe respiratory virus disease. Talk to your healthcare professional about the best timing for you and your family.


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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 


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COVID-19 Vaccine

Recommended for everyone age 6 months and older

What: Targets newer variants

When: Available now


RSV Immunization

Adults over 50

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What: 1 dose of vaccine         

When: Available now, talk to your healthcare professional 

People 32-36 weeks pregnant

People 32-36 Weeks Pregnant

What: 1 dose of vaccine

When: September-January

Infants younger than age 8 months

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What: Monoclonal antibody shot

When: October-March

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

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What: Monoclonal antibody shot

When: October-March

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