Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauran Neergaard

Medical groups unite to release fall vaccine guide amid federal confusion

  • Prominent US medical organizations have united to publish updated fall vaccination guidelines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to clear up public confusion resulting from changing guidance under the Trump administration.
  • Physicians recommend annual flu shots for nearly everyone aged 6 months and older, emphasizing high-risk groups and highlighting new options such as Moderna's mRNA-based mFlusiva for adults aged 50 and older.
  • Medical groups advocate COVID-19 immunizations for all adults and vulnerable children, noting that previous fall vaccines reduced hospitalizations among seniors by 53 percent.
  • RSV vaccinations are recommended for adults aged 75 and older, high-risk individuals aged 50 to 74, and pregnant women to pass protection to infants.
  • Health experts recommend getting fall immunizations, ideally in October before winter virus surges begin, and direct the public to unified advice at SpreadTheFacts.org.

IN FULL

Fall vaccine guide: What to know about new flu, COVID, and RSV shots amid federal confusion

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.