Vaccine Q&A: What to Know About COVID, Flu and RSV this Winter
COVID-19, flu and RSV remain serious winter health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, pregnant women and people with underlying conditions. Vaccination plays a key role in reducing the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and complications.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are designed to protect against currently circulating variants, annual flu shots renew protection each year and RSV vaccines and antibody options help protect both older adults and young children.
Learn about current vaccination recommendations, who should get vaccinated and how and where to get vaccinated.
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