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-19 vaccine 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