The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual flu vaccination for individuals six months and older, typically beginning in September. The CDC also recommends a COVID-19 vaccine dose for adults 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems, updated formulations of which became available in 2025. Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination is recommended for adults 60 and older by the CDC as of 2023. Individuals should consult their healthcare provider about timing and eligibility for each vaccine based on age, health status, and previous vaccination history.

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