Analysis & Opinions - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Vaccination Crucial in This Year's Respiratory Season
As we approach this year's respiratory season and multiple co-circulating respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), and the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19, it's important to recognize the importance of vaccination and how vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalization and even death.
To find flu vaccine locations near you: www.vaccines.gov
To find COVID-19vaccine locations near you:
- www.vaccines.gov
- Call 1-800-232-0233
- Text your zip code to 438829
To find RSV vaccine locations, contact your nearest healthcare clinic, pharmacy, or checking with your primary care physician.
Vaccine Eligibility and Administration Information
Vaccine
Eligibility
Co-Administration with other Vaccines
Number of Doses
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
6 months and older
Yes
1
*Some people may get additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines based on 65+ age/immune status. Talk to your healthcare provider about additional updated doses
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
6 months and older
Yes
1
standard dose for most persons
1
higher dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccine for adults over 65 (preferred) or standard dose
2
doses over 4 weeks apart for some children aged 6 months through 8 years if never received influenza vaccine, or who have not had up to or more than 2 total doses of vaccine before July 1, 2023, or if flu vaccine history is unknown.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
60 years of age and older
Yes
1
For more information on this publication:
Belfer Communications Office
For Academic Citation:
Madad, Syra.“Vaccination Crucial in This Year's Respiratory Season.” Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, September 13, 2023.
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As we approach this year's respiratory season and multiple co-circulating respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), and the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19, it's important to recognize the importance of vaccination and how vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalization and even death.
To find flu vaccine locations near you: www.vaccines.gov
To find COVID-19vaccine locations near you:
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- Call 1-800-232-0233
- Text your zip code to 438829
To find RSV vaccine locations, contact your nearest healthcare clinic, pharmacy, or checking with your primary care physician.
Vaccine | Eligibility | Co-Administration with other Vaccines | Number of Doses |
---|---|---|---|
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine | 6 months and older | Yes | 1*Some people may get additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines based on 65+ age/immune status. Talk to your healthcare provider about additional updated doses |
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 6 months and older | Yes | 1standard dose for most persons1higher dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccine for adults over 65 (preferred) or standard dose2doses over 4 weeks apart for some children aged 6 months through 8 years if never received influenza vaccine, or who have not had up to or more than 2 total doses of vaccine before July 1, 2023, or if flu vaccine history is unknown. |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine | 60 years of age and older | Yes | 1 |
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